Fiona is the editor of Plantpuree, a website that celebrates vegan living. With over 20 years in diet & fitness, fashion, and beauty, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to her work and writing on veganism.
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Are you looking for a crunchy, tasty addition to your vegan diet? Are Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes the answer? Many people follow a vegan diet, avoiding all animal products including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey. But it can be tricky to determine which processed foods are truly vegan-friendly. So, are Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes vegan? Keep reading to find out.
Table of Contents
What Are Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes?
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes are a cereal made with whole grains including rice, wheat, and barley and are produced in fun shapes like stars, flowers, and hearts. They are higher in fibre and lower in sugar than original Rice Krispies making them a better option for digestive health.
Are Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes Vegan?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. While Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes do not contain any obvious animal products such as milk or eggs, they do contain vitamin D3. This vitamin is often derived from lanolin, which is a substance found in sheep’s wool. For a vegan alternative, try Tesco Free From Multigrain Hoops.
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes Ingredients
| MAIN INGREDIENTS | VITAMINS & MINERALS |
| Cereal Flours (Rice{54%}, Oat{28%}, Maize {5%}), Sugar, Corn Fibre, Caramelised Sugar, Salt, Natural Flavouring, Colour (Annatto), Antioxidant | Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2(Riboflavin), Vitamin B1(Thiamin), Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 |
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes Nutrition
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes Calories Per 30g Serving – 115kcal
| TYPICAL VALUES | PER 100g | PER 30g |
| Energy | 382kcal | 115kca |
| Fat | 3.1g | 0.9g |
| Carbohydrates Of which sugars | 78g 15g | 23g 4.5g |
| Fibre | 7.5g | 2.3g |
| Protein | 7.5g | 2.3g |
| Salt | 0.18g | 0.05g |
| Vitamin D | 8.4ug | 2.5ug |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.91ug | 0.28ug |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1.2mg | 0.35mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 13.3mg | 4mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2mg | 0.35mg |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 166ug | 50.0ug |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1ug | 0.63ug |
| Calcium | 456mg | 136mg |
| Iron | 8mg | 2.4mg |
Frequently Answered Questions
Rice Krispies original rice cereal does not contain animal gelatin but according to Kellogg’s website – gelatin derived from pork can be found in Rice Krispies Treat Squares and any of their cereals containing marshmallows.
No, Rice Krispies do not contain dairy. They are made with rice, sugar, barley malt flavouring and salt.
Related Guides
Sources
(1) www.asda.com
