Shades by Niko sweets, halal and vegan
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Shades by Niko quick facts
| Brand | Shades by Niko (Niko Omilana), UK, launched 2025 |
| Format | Sunglasses-shaped foam-jelly sweets, 150g packs |
| Flavours | The Originals, Straight Up Strawberry, Tropical Blast, Sour Ultimate Vibes |
| Dietary | Halal certified, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free |
Why Shades by Niko is worth knowing about
This recipe carries off four dietary claims at the same time, which almost no other British sweet brand manages.
- Halal certified by Halal Europe. No pork derivatives, alcohol or animal emulsifiers.
- Vegan: no gelatine, no dairy, no honey, no insect-derived colours. The consistency is obtained from potato protein and modified starch.
- Gluten-free: no wheat, barley or rye.
- Dairy-free: no milk in the recipe. The facility does use milk, so traces may be present.
The fact that most vegan sweets are not formally halal, and most halal sweets are not vegan, means that a brand which does both, plus gluten-free and dairy-free, is extremely useful if you are shopping for more than one requirement. The colour comes from real fruit and plant concentrates like black carrot, radish, apple, sweet potato, blackcurrant and spirulina, so none of it carries the hyperactivity warning that applies to the E102, E110 and E129 colours in most imported sweets.
The 4 Shades by Niko flavours we stock
Each pack contains 150g of the sunglasses-shaped foam jellies. Tap any name for the pack options and the current price.
| Flavour | What it is |
|---|---|
| The Originals | The launch mix, bright fruit flavours that are mild rather than tart |
| Straight Up Strawberry | Single-flavour strawberry, bold and sweet, coloured with apple and blackcurrant |
| Tropical Blast | A tropical mix of mango, pineapple and passion fruit, warmer than The Originals |
| Sour Ultimate Vibes | The sour one, a tart sugar coating over the foam-jelly base, tangier than the others |
New to the brand? The Originals is the one to start with. Grab all four for a full tasting set or a mixed party bag.
Ingredients and allergens
A representative ingredient list for Shades by Niko The Originals: sugar, glucose syrup, modified starch, dextrose, acids (malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid), potato protein, colouring fruit and plant concentrates (black carrot, radish, apple, sweet potato, blackcurrant), natural flavourings, acidity regulator (calcium carbonate), colouring spirulina concentrate, glazing agent (carnauba wax).
None of the major UK allergens are direct ingredients: no wheat, eggs, nuts, soya, sesame or milk. The sweets may contain traces of milk from shared-facility production, though milk is not an ingredient. Vegan certified, halal certified by Halal Europe, gluten-free and dairy-free. Always check the back of the bag for the most current allergen and dietary information. For more like this, browse our halal sweets and vegan sweets.
Buy Shades by Niko online in the UK
Shades by Niko arrived in UK stores in 2025 but supplies were uneven, so the Sour Ultimate Vibes in particular was hard to come by. You can find the full range here, sold in packs from just £1.99 each or by the box. We offer free UK delivery on orders over £20, and if you order before the daily cut-off you will get same-day dispatch.
Shades by Niko FAQ
What are Shades by Niko sweets?
Shades by Niko are British foam-jelly sweets shaped like sunglasses, launched in 2025 by Niko Omilana. They are soft and lightly chewy, closer to a foam sweet than a firm gummy, and come in four flavours. The recipe is halal certified, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Are Shades by Niko halal and vegan?
Yes to both, plus gluten-free and dairy-free. They are halal certified by Halal Europe and completely vegan, with no gelatine, no dairy, no honey and no insect-derived colours. That halal-and-vegan combination is rare in UK sweets, so this brand is especially useful for households with more than one dietary need.
What flavours do Shades by Niko come in?
We have all four: The Originals (the fruity launch mix), Straight Up Strawberry (bold single-flavour strawberry), Tropical Blast (mango, pineapple and passion fruit) and Sour Ultimate Vibes (the tart, sugar-coated sour one).
How much do Shades by Niko cost?
We sell them either by the pack, from £1.99 each, or by the box if you want a flavour in bulk. The live price is shown above each product, and orders over £20 get free UK delivery.
Where can I buy Shades by Niko in the UK?
They appeared in a few UK stores in 2025, but supplies have been patchy, especially of Sour Ultimate Vibes. We have all four flavours available here, dispatched fresh from our Birmingham base across the UK.
More to explore at GoSweet
Shopping to a dietary need? These sit right next to Shades by Niko:
- Halal sweets for more certified options.
- Vegan sweets for the gelatine-free range.
- Sour sweets if the Sour Ultimate Vibes is your thing.
- Sale for the current cheap sweets deals.