Are Walkers Crisps Vegan?

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Walkers have been producing potato-based crisps since 1948 when it was first founded in Leicester. Today they, perhaps unsurprisingly, produce the majority of UK crisps, holding around 56% of the national market. 

If you think about it, try picturing a supermarket or corner shop that doesn’t sell at least three flavours!

Are Walkers crisps vegan-friendly? 

Unfortunately, this isn’t a clear cut yes, or no. The majority of Walkers crisps are in fact suitable for vegans, even a few of the flavours you might not have expected – we’re talking about you, Prawn Cocktail and Roast Chicken! 

Which Walkers crisps aren’t vegan? 

Any varieties that use non-synthetic meat or animal-derived flavourings aren’t suitable for vegans, and neither are any that have whey or milk-derived flavourings. 

Non-vegan flavours include: 

• BBQ Pulled Pork (includes pork powder)
• Cheese & Onion (includes cheese powder and dried milk whey)
• Beef & Onion (includes dried milk lactose)
• Smoky Bacon (includes dried milk lactose)
• Tomato Ketchup (includes dried milk whey)
• Spicy Sriracha (includes sour cream powder)

Are Walkers Ready Salted crisps vegan?

For anyone who doesn’t like to stray too far from a classic, you’ll be happy to hear that Walker’s Ready Salted crisps are vegan-friendly! 

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