Is ASDA Extra Special Extra Special 8 Black Forest Cookies 200g Vegan?
Ingredients
Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Salted Butter (17%) [Butter (Milk), Salt], Sugar, White Chocolate Chunks (12%) [Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter*, Flavouring], Sweetened Dried Black Cherry Pieces (11%) [Cherries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Sour Cherry Juice, Vegetable Extract, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Flavouring], Dark Chocolate Chunks (9%) [Sugar, Cocoa Mass*, Cocoa Butter*, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Golden Syrup, Fat-Reduced Cocoa Powder*, Oat Flakes, Raising Agents (Ammonium Carbonates, Sodium Carbonates, Diphosphates), Flavourings, Emulsifier (Soya Lecithins), Humectant (Glycerol), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Salt, *Rainforest Alliance Certified
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.


