Is There Pork in Moon Pies?
What type of gelatin is used in a MoonPie? We use porkskin gelatin.

What are Moon Pies made of?

The Moon Pie is a sweet southern snack that originated back in 1917. Made from two graham crackers with marshmallow filling and chocolate coating, Moon Pies are produced by Chattanooga Bakery in Chattanooga, TN.

Are Moon Pies vegetarian?

Moon Pies originate from Tennessee and are a classic Southern sweet treat. Traditional moon pies typically have butter and milk, plus the marshmallow filling has gelatin, so they're not even technically vegetarian… whomp whomp.
Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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