Is it a pork gelatin in maynards candy?

Answer 1

Yes it contains pork in the Gelatin

Answer 2

Yes, pork gelatin is commonly used in many Maynards candy products. Gelatin is a protein obtained from the collagen in animal skin and bones, including pigs. It is used as a gelling agent in many types of candy to give them their chewy texture. If you are looking to avoid pork gelatin, it is important to check the ingredients list on the packaging of the specific Maynards candy product you are interested in.

Answer 3

Gelatin can be made from a number of sources, but by far the most popular sources are the hooves of pig, horse, and cow. Unfortunately, most manufacturers cannot state for sure which of the three mentioned sources were used in the manufacturing of certain candies at particular times. If for religious reasons you are eating according to biblically clean of Judiac kosher laws, look for items made with either kosher or vegetable based gelatin.

Answer 4

Conversation hearts do contain gelatin and are not kosher. However, the company website does not specify the type of gelatin used in the candy.