Best Vegan CBD Gummies: What We Found When We Read Every Label in Our Lineup

You flip a gummy tub over, squint at the tiny print, and there it is: gelatin, the one ingredient that quietly turns a fruity chew into something made from animal collagen. If you eat vegan, you already know how old that label hunt gets.

The best vegan CBD gummies use pectin instead of gelatin, get their color from fruit and vegetable juice instead of insect based dyes, and come with a third party Certificate of Analysis for every batch. Every CBD gummy in the NuLeaf Naturals lineup checks all three boxes, in both full spectrum and broad spectrum formulas.

So we skipped the generic “top 10” and pulled the ingredient list for every gummy we make. Here is what we found.

Key takeaways

• Gelatin, carmine, beeswax, and shellac are the four ingredients that most often make a gummy not vegan.
• Every NuLeaf CBD gummy we reviewed uses pectin, a gelling agent that comes from fruit.
• Colors come from fruit and vegetable juice, with no artificial colors or flavors.

You can match your pick to your routine: all day, evening wind down, THC free, or 21+ Delta 9.Every batch has a lab report you can look up with the batch number on your tub.

What makes a CBD gummy vegan?

A CBD gummy is vegan when no ingredient comes from an animal, including the gelling agent, the color, the coating, and the sweetener processing. The Vegan Society defines veganism as avoiding animal products as far as is possible and practicable, and gummies are sneakier than they look.

Here are the usual suspects to scan for on any label:

1. Gelatin. Made from animal skin, bones, and connective tissue. It is the classic gummy chew ingredient.
2. Carmine (also listed as cochineal or natural red 4). A red dye made from crushed insects.
3. Beeswax or shellac. Often used as a shiny coating so gummies do not stick together. Shellac can also appear as “confectioner’s glaze.”
4. Conventional refined sugar. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which is why many vegans look for organic cane sugar.

Label vague? Ask the brand. Our Expert Team will walk you through any ingredient.

Which NuLeaf gummies are vegan? Our side by side label audit

We reviewed the ingredient lists for four gummy formulas across our catalog. The result: zero gelatin, zero carmine, zero artificial colors. Every formula gels with pectin.

1. Full Spectrum CBD Gummies: best vegan pick for everyday routines

Our go to for a simple daily habit. Each gummy carries 15mg of CBD from full spectrum hemp extract, alongside the plant’s other naturally occurring cannabinoids and terpenes.

The ingredient list is short and readable: organic tapioca syrup, organic cane sugar, water, pectin, organic natural flavor, citric acid, organic sunflower lecithin, organic MCT, and fruit and vegetable juice for color. It is also gluten free.

• Helps support management of normal, everyday stress*
• Helps support a sense of calm*
• Comes in three flavors, so you are not stuck with one taste forever

2. CBD:CBN Sleep Gummies: best vegan pick for your evening wind down

Dimming the lights and putting the phone face down? This gummy fits right in. Each one contains 20mg of cannabinoids in a 3:1 ratio of CBD to CBN, the cannabinoid most associated with nighttime routines. The suggested serving is 2 gummies, best taken before bed.

• Helps support healthy sleep cycles*
• Helps support a sense of calm*
• Mixed Berry flavor, colored with organic fruit and vegetable juices

Want to go deeper on nighttime formulas? Our guide to CBD:CBN gummies breaks down how the ratio works.

3. Broad Spectrum CBD Gummies: best THC free vegan pick

Broad spectrum extract keeps a wide range of cannabinoids and terpenes, with THC removed to non detectable levels on our lab reports. Although we cannot guarantee that you will pass a drug test after consuming this product.

• Supports wellness*
• 15mg CBD per gummy in a bright watermelon flavor
• Vegan and gluten free, with organic ingredients

Not sure which extract fits you? Our full spectrum vs broad spectrum explainer lays it out side by side.

4. Delta 9 THC Gummies: the vegan pick for adults 21+

Our hemp derived Delta 9 gummies are pectin based too, with 5mg of Delta 9 THC per gummy. Start with half a gummy.

Please read before you order: for adults 21+ only. Not available in all states. Do not drive or operate machinery after use. This product contains THC and may cause a positive drug test.

Do vegan gummies taste or feel different?

Yes, a little, and most people like the difference. Pectin gives a gummy a softer, more jelly like bite than the bouncy chew of gelatin. Pectin also holds its shape in warm weather more reliably than gelatin, which is handy if your gummies ride around in a gym bag or a car console.

How many vegan CBD gummies should you take?

For our CBD gummies, the label suggests 2 gummies daily or as needed. If you are new to CBD, start with 1 gummy and adjust from there. Take them at the same time each day for a few weeks before deciding what works for you.

Our CBD dosage guide and how to take CBD gummies walk through this step by step. Our staff can share product knowledge, but we cannot give medical advice, and your doctor knows your wellness history best. Please check with them before adding CBD to your routine.

Why does the lab report matter as much as the vegan label?

A vegan label tells you what is not in the gummy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) tells you what is. Every batch of NuLeaf gummies is sent to an independent lab that checks cannabinoid content and screens for pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants.

Here is the part we are proud of: you do not have to take our word for it. Find the batch number on your tub, enter it on our lab reports page, and read the report for that exact batch. If lab reports look like alphabet soup, our guide to reading a COA translates it.

Behind the lab report is the rest of our process: organically grown hemp from Colorado, CO2 extraction, and an FDA registered, cGMP certified, Colorado State inspected manufacturing facility. We have been making full spectrum products since 2014, and our customer reviews now number more than 36,000.

How can you save on vegan CBD gummies?

Our free Cabana Club unlocks member pricing, and Cabana Elite adds deeper savings and free shipping. Veterans, first responders, and other eligible groups can also check our assistance program. For full Cabana Club and Cabana Elite terms and conditions, click here.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

**Available where permitted by law. Our hemp-derived products contain less than 0.3% Δ9-THC on a dry weight basis in compliance with the 2018 Farm Bill. State and local laws may vary. Please verify the laws for your region before purchase.