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Is Cider Vegan?
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We can all agree that there’s nothing better than a cold, fruity cider on a warm summer’s day — but is cider actually suitable for vegans? Read on for the full lowdown on the ultimate summer drink.
Cider is an alcoholic drink made from fermented apples and it’s no secret that it’s loved by many of us here in the UK. It can be made using any type of apple, but unsurprisingly, cider apples are used most often as they yield the best results.
Is cider vegan?
Maybe to your surprise, many ciders aren’t actually vegan. This is because, like wines, beers and proseccos, some ciders may use fining agents that aren’t plant based, such as isinglass (collagen from fish bladders) or casein (the protein found in milk and cheese). These are used to refine the cider, making it look less cloudy and brighter in colour. However, there are still a lot of popular ciders, both fruity and otherwise, that are fine for vegans to drink. For a round up of our favourites, check out our vegan shopping basket post here.
Got any other questions about your favourite drinks? Let us know in the comments below!
By Toni Olukiran
Toni is one of our lovely Content Marketing Assistants, and when she’s not writing posts about everything from Jamaican cooking to vegan champagne, she’s making a Spotify playlist (she was at 200, at her last count) or playing tennis in the park.
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