Vegans could eat the treat made from the mallow plant, but gelatin, coming from animal sources, is a vegan no-no. In the 1800's, Circus Peanuts were a seasonal candy, sold only in the spring, but in recent years, it has been available year-round.

Do Circus Peanuts have gelatin?

Circus peanuts are American peanut-shaped marshmallow candy. ... As of the 2010s, the most familiar variety of mass-produced circus peanuts is orange-colored and flavored with an artificial banana flavor. These are typically made from sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, pectin, soy protein, food coloring and artificial flavor.

What are Circus Peanuts made out of?

They are made from a mixture of sugar, pork gelatin, corn syrup, food coloring, soy protein, artificial flavors, and pectin (a gelling agent extracted from citrus fruits).