Ever spotted “vegan” on a label and thought, “Ah great, no dairy!” — only to then see “may contain milk” and wonder what’s going on?

You’re not alone, and don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it sounds.

Understanding the difference between vegan and dairy-free chocolate is really important especially if you’re dealing with a milk allergy.

Let’s unwrap the mystery together.

They might sound similar, and often overlap, but they’re not quite the same. Here's the lowdown:

VEGAN

Vegan means a product contains no animal-derived ingredients - that includes milk, butter, cream, eggs, honey, and anything else that comes from animals.

But here’s an important note:

Vegan doesn’t always mean allergy-safe.

Some vegan chocolate products are made in environments where milk is also handled, which means traces of dairy could be present. So while there’s no milk in the ingredients, they’re not suitable for someone with a milk allergy due to possible cross-contamination.

DAIRY-FREE

Dairy-free means the product doesn’t contain milk or milk-derived ingredients, always check the back of pack - if there is no “may contain” it is safe for milk allergy sufferers.

But dairy-free products might still include other animal ingredients - like honey or eggs - so they’re not always vegan.

That little detail is key if you’re choosing vegan chocolate for health or allergy reasons.

At Mummy Meegz, we craft 100% vegan chocolate that’s smooth, creamy, and made without milk, butter, or any animal products.

Our chocolate is perfect for:

• Anyone looking for a kinder, gentler chocolate option
• Vegans
• Anyone with lactose intolerance
• People with milk sensitivity
• Those wanting to cut down on dairy
• Snackers who need chocolate for sensitive stomachs
• Anyone searching for chocolate suitable for milk intolerance