Question: are fruity tootsie rolls vegan?
Answer: Unfortunately, Tootsie rolls and its derivative candy (Tootsie Pops, Tootsie Fruit Rolls, etc.) are not considered vegan. They contain a number of animal ingredients, most being milk-based. ... It's actually advertised as vegan—i.e. it's not an “accidentally vegan” product with a ton of grey area ingredients.