Are Candy Canes Vegan Friendly? Your Guide to Holiday Sweets
                                
                                
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                                Over 1.76 billion candy canes are sold in America between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but for those on a plant-based diet, a critical question looms: are candy canes vegan friendly?  The answer isn't a simple 'yes,' as many traditional recipes and manufacturing processes include animal-derived ingredients you might not expect.