Is Antonina's Bakery Chocolate Chip Muffins Vegan?


Ingredients
Gluten-free Flour Blend (white Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Non-gmo Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Enzymes), Non-gmo Canola Oil, Cane Sugar, Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Extract), Eggs (whole Eggs, Citric Acid [to Retain Color]), Sour Cream (cultured Pasteurized Grade A Milk, Cream, Enzymes), Buttermilk (cultured Lowfat Milk, Salt, Sodium Citrate), Brown Cane Sugar, Vanilla Extract (water, Ethyl Alcohol, Vanilla Bean Extractives), Dry Vinegar Powder, Salt, Baking Powder (corn Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Baking Soda, Xanthan Gum.
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.


