From their FAQ (https://www.maliburumdrinks.com/uk/faq/, retrieved February 2022)
"Malibu Original (Coconut): We do not add animal derivatives into our products, however, one of our sugar suppliers uses a process that is not considered vegan-friendly. While this is a common practice in the sugar industry, it unfortunately also means we are unable to call Malibu Original (Coconut) suitable for a vegan diet.
Malibu other products: The other products in our portfolio are however considered to be suitable for a vegan diet."
From their FAQ (https://www.maliburumdrinks.com/uk/faq/, retrieved May 2021)
"We do not add animal derivatives into our products, however, one of our sugar suppliers uses a process that is not considered vegan-friendly. While this is a common practice in the sugar industry, it unfortunately also means we are unable to call Malibu suitable for a vegan diet."
Company email (August 2014):
"Malibu is indeed suitable for a vegan diet, no animal products are used in the manufacturing of Malibu."
Company email (June 2014):
"To answer your question, Malibu Rum is acceptable for a vegan diet. There are no animal or fish products used in the manufacturing of Malibu. This is also true for the different varieties of Malibu products."
Company email (circa 2009):
"There are no animal products used in the production or filtration of our Malibu Rum product."
Malibu Original
by Malibu Rum
Not Vegan
This product is listed as not vegan friendly.
What the company told us
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