A List of Which Cereals Contain Pork

If you avoid consuming animal products or don’t eat pork for other reasons, it’s important to know which cereals contain pork derivatives.

Although it might seem surprising, some cereals contain traces of pork in the form of gelatin made from bones, cartilage, tendons, and skin, says People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Marshmallows are usually the culprit. Rarely, frosted cereals may contain pork derivatives as well.

Kellogg’s Cereals

Several cereals from Kellogg’s contain marshmallows made from pork gelatin. These include:

• Fruity Marshmallow Krispies
• Froot Loops with Marshmallows
• Smorz
• Rice Krispies Treats Krunch
• any other cereals containing any marshmallow product

Rice Krispies Treats Squares and Special K Protein Snack bars also contain pork-related gelatin.

General Mills and Malt-O-Meal Cereals

Some General Mills and Malt-O-Meal cereals contain pork derivatives. They include:

• all Lucky Charms cereals
• Chocolate Lucky Charms (original and any special holiday versions)
• Marshmallow Mateys
• Frosted Mini Spooners

Millville and Ralston Cereals

Aldi’s cereals supplied by Millville that contain gelatin or marshmallows include pork derivatives, such as Millville Marshmallows & Stars.

Frosted Shredded Wheat from Ralston Foods also contains pork derivatives.

Whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, do not eat pork for religious reasons, or have a pork allergy, avoiding pork derivatives in your cereal requires you to read ingredient lists carefully.

Be on the lookout for gelatin hiding in your cereal ingredients to successfully avoid pork in all its forms.