Tag: Peppermint sticks

While many assume peppermint sticks are vegan due to their simple ingredients, a surprising number of brands use non-vegan components like confectioner's glaze, carmine, and bone-char processed sugar. A closer look at the label is essential for anyone following a plant-based diet.

Made from a sugary base cooked to a precise temperature, the ingredients in peppermint sticks are surprisingly simple yet yield a complex texture. While many recipes and commercial products include a few staple components, the final texture and flavor are determined by the precise blend of sweeteners, flavors, and processing methods.

According to Brach's official website, the core ingredients for their soft peppermint sticks are invert sugar, peppermint oil, and specific food colorings. This simple combination is what gives Brach's peppermint sticks their signature soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and refreshing, minty flavor.