Is Spree Vegan?
It Depends
Not certifiedSpree candy, both the original hard variety and the Chewy Spree variety, contains dried egg whites (egg albumin) as a listed ingredient. The egg white is used as a coating wash to give the discs their signature sheen. Neither the hard nor the chewy version is vegan under current Ferrara Candy Company formulations.
The catch: It depends which Spree. Original (hard) Spree lists no animal ingredient (the egg on the label is a 'may contain' trace), so it is effectively vegan. Chewy Spree contains dried egg whites and is not vegan. Check the package.
Category
Candy
Verdict
It Depends
Brand
Ferrara Candy Company (Ferrero)
, then Nestle/Wonka, and is now manufactured by Ferrara Candy Company, a subsidiary of Ferrero SpA. The current ingredient list for Original Spree includes: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Malic Acid, Corn Syrup, Calcium Stearate, Natural Flavors, Carnauba Wax, Dried Egg Whites, and artificial colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 Lake).
Chewy Spree adds Hydrogenated Coconut Oil and Mono- and Diglycerides to that base. The egg white functions as a polishing/coating agent applied over each tablet before the final candy shell sets.
Carnauba wax is plant-derived (palm) and is vegan. Natural flavors are unspecified but not confirmed to contain animal derivatives.
The synthetic dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) are petroleum-derived rather than animal-derived, though some strict vegans avoid them because they are tested on animals, that is a personal ethics call, not an ingredient one. No shellac or confectioner's glaze has been identified in Spree.
The bottom line is the egg albumin alone is enough to classify Spree as not vegan regardless of how one views the dyes.
What makes it non-vegan
- ✕Dried egg whites (Chewy Spree only)
Vegan alternatives
- ✓ SweeTarts (original hard rolls, no egg, same tart fruit format)
- ✓ Smarties (US), plain dextrose tablets, egg-free
- ✓ Skittles Original, currently egg and gelatin free in the US
- ✓ Surf Sweets Organic Fruity Bears or Rings, certified vegan
- ✓ YumEarth Organic Giggles, vegan, no artificial dyes
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Frequently asked
Is Spree Vegan?
Spree candy, both the original hard variety and the Chewy Spree variety, contains dried egg whites (egg albumin) as a listed ingredient. The egg white is used as a coating wash to give the discs their signature sheen. Neither the hard nor the chewy version is vegan under current Ferrara Candy Company formulations.
What is the catch with Spree?
It depends which Spree. Original (hard) Spree lists no animal ingredient (the egg on the label is a 'may contain' trace), so it is effectively vegan. Chewy Spree contains dried egg whites and is not vegan. Check the package.
What can I use instead of Spree?
Vegan options include SweeTarts (original hard rolls, no egg, same tart fruit format), Smarties (US), plain dextrose tablets, egg-free, Skittles Original, currently egg and gelatin free in the US, Surf Sweets Organic Fruity Bears or Rings, certified vegan.
Is Spree certified vegan?
Spree 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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