Vegan and Gelatin-Free Product Provides a Modern Take on a Classic Treat
The marshmallows from our childhood needed an ingredient-list makeover, and Dandies has delivered. The flagship product of Chicago Vegan Foods, Dandies are 100% vegan, vegetarian- friendly, plant-based, kosher and Non-GMO Project Verified. Produced in the company’s dedicated vegan and nut-free facility and air puffed to be light and fluffy, this innovative sweet treat provides a better-for-you and allergy-safe option for marshmallow lovers everywhere.
Compared to its conventional counterparts, the taste is superior and the texture indistinguishable, but what’s inside is totally different. The only vegan and gelatin-free marshmallow on the market, Dandies are made with high-quality, clean ingredients like real vanilla and vegan cane sugar and contain no artificial flavors or colors, no corn syrup, no gelatin, and no gluten. They’re also free of the common allergens wheat, dairy, eggs, corn, peanuts and tree nuts. With a roast and melt just like the marshmallows we grew up with, Dandies are perfect for roasting over a campfire to make gooey summer s’mores, cooking up crisp rice treats, putting the finishing touch on a decadent cup of hot
chocolate, or eating straight out of the bag.
“Marshmallows should make people happy, not be made with scary ingredients,” shared Dan Reed, Marketing Director for Chicago Vegan Foods. “We’ve updated this classic treat to align with our values and those
of today’s health-conscious consumers, and the appreciation we’ve received for Dandies by doing so has been incredible.”
Dandies Marshmallows are available in regular (campfire style) and mini sizes at select conventional and
natural grocers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Meijer, Safeway, Albertsons, Publix
and more. The products, which retail for an SRP of $4.99 per 10oz package, are the top-selling item in
the U.S. Natural Channel for Shelf Stable Desserts and Dessert Toppings. Dandies are also available for
foodservice and industrial customers.
About Chicago Vegan Foods
An independently-owned vegan company, Chicago Vegan Foods was started in 2001 by longtime friends
Ryan Howard and Dan Ziegler. The company recently moved into a 25,000 square-foot, dedicated vegan
and nut-free facility where they make delicious, cruelty-free and allergy-safe food products with a taste
and texture similar to their animal-based counterparts. Serving retail, foodservice and industrial
customers in the U.S. and Internationally, their product offerings include: Dandies Vegan Marshmallows,
Teese Vegan Cheese, and Temptation Vegan Soft Serve and Frozen Dessert. Visit Dandies.com and
ChicagoVeganFoods.com for more information and find @MyDandies on social media.
