Is Bake Shoppe Fresh Date Cookie, Date Vegan?


Ingredients
8LS74 SUGAR COOKIE (ENRICHED FLOUR [WHEATFLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SHORTENING [PALM OIL WITH CITRICACID{PRESERVATIVE}], SUGAR, EGG, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR WITH BHT [PRESERVATIVE], SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], BAKING SODA, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH]), DATE FILLING [DATES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CALCIUM PROPLONATE [PRESERVATIVES]).
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.


