Begin with the ingredients
Look for the protein source and the rest of the recipe. A bar can contain nuts or fruit and still use egg-white powder or a milk-derived ingredient. The most prominent ingredient on the wrapper may not be the one that matters to your choice.
Flavours within a single range can differ. Read each recipe when trying a new one, even if you already know another product from the brand.
Keep vegan and allergy questions separate
Vegan describes an approach to animal-derived ingredients. It should not be used as a shortcut for assessing an allergy. The Food Standards Agency notes that cross-contact can still be relevant to foods labelled vegan.
If you have a food allergy, check the allergen statement and follow the advice you use to manage it. A dietary preference label cannot replace that step.
Know where Henry fits
Henry Cocoa & Sea Salt contains almond butter, egg-white powder, cocoa powder, dates and sea salt. The egg-white powder means it is not vegan. It also contains almonds.
We prefer to make that clear rather than stretch the meaning of simple or natural. A short recipe may be easy to understand while still being unsuitable for a particular diet.
Build a useful vegan shortlist
Start with products that explicitly fit your preferences, then compare the portion, nutrition and price. Choose a flavour you want to eat, not just one that passes the ingredient check. Buying a small amount first can help.
If a product description is unclear, contact the brand before ordering. Ask a direct question about the ingredients or manufacturing information you need. A clear answer is more useful than trying to interpret a general lifestyle image.
Sources & further reading
Sources checked on 4 October 2026.