Is Nutella Vegan?
Not Vegan
Not certifiedStandard Nutella contains skimmed milk powder and is not vegan. The classic jar sold in every market worldwide lists milk as its third ingredient, making up roughly 8.7% of the product by weight. Ferrero launched a separate Nutella Plant-Based line in Europe starting September 2024, which swaps dairy for chickpeas and rice syrup and carries Vegetarian Society vegan certification, but that is a different product entirely and is not available everywhere.
The catch: Skimmed milk powder is baked into the original recipe worldwide, not a regional variant or trace cross-contact note. It is a core ingredient.
Category
Condiments
Verdict
Not Vegan
Brand
Ferrero
The full ingredient list for standard Nutella is: sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts (13%), skimmed milk powder, fat-reduced cocoa powder, lecithins (soy), vanillin. 7% of the product in the Italian formulation.
This is consistent across the US, UK, EU, and Australian versions reviewed in 2024 and 2025. There is no region where the standard glass-jar Nutella is dairy-free.
Ferrero launched Nutella Plant-Based in Italy, France, and Belgium in September 2024, then expanded to Germany for Veganuary 2025 and the UK in May 2025. That product uses chickpeas and rice syrup powder to replace the milk function and is certified vegan by the Vegetarian Society.
As of mid-2026 it has not launched in the US or most other markets. " Palm oil in both versions raises separate ethical concerns around deforestation, which some vegans factor in when choosing alternatives.
What makes it non-vegan
- ✕Skimmed milk powder
Vegan alternatives
- ✓ Nutella Plant-Based (Ferrero, EU only as of mid-2026, Vegetarian Society certified)
- ✓ Nocciolata Dairy-Free by Rigoni di Asiago (organic, widely available)
- ✓ Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut and Almond Butter (US, palm-oil labeled as sustainable)
- ✓ Artisana Organics Hazelnut Cacao Spread (no palm oil, organic)
- ✓ Rawmio Chocolate Hazelnut Spread (raw hazelnuts, Peruvian cacao, coconut sugar)
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Frequently asked
Is Nutella Vegan?
Standard Nutella contains skimmed milk powder and is not vegan. The classic jar sold in every market worldwide lists milk as its third ingredient, making up roughly 8.7% of the product by weight. Ferrero launched a separate Nutella Plant-Based line in Europe starting September 2024, which swaps dairy for chickpeas and rice syrup and carries Vegetarian Society vegan certification, but that is a different product entirely and is not available everywhere.
What is the catch with Nutella?
Skimmed milk powder is baked into the original recipe worldwide, not a regional variant or trace cross-contact note. It is a core ingredient.
What can I use instead of Nutella?
Vegan options include Nutella Plant-Based (Ferrero, EU only as of mid-2026, Vegetarian Society certified), Nocciolata Dairy-Free by Rigoni di Asiago (organic, widely available), Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut and Almond Butter (US, palm-oil labeled as sustainable), Artisana Organics Hazelnut Cacao Spread (no palm oil, organic).
Is Nutella certified vegan?
Nutella does not carry a third-party vegan certification, so the verdict here is based on its current ingredient list and manufacturer information.
Sources
Last verified June 20, 2026. See how we verify. Always confirm on the current product label, since recipes change. Product photo via Open Food Facts.
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