Is AHOLD, LEMONCELLO INSPIRED POUND CAKE, LEMON, LEMON Vegan?


Ingredients
SUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOESTERS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN), DRY WHOLE EGGS, SOY FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, ALGIN, SWEET WHEY (MILK), SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DRY NONFAT MILK, DRY EGG WHITES, XANTHAN GUM, SPICE (YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PAPRIKA, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, CORNSTARCH, BAKING SODA.
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


