Is BAKEFREE, FRUIT BITES PUFF PASTRY, STRAWBERRY CHEESE Vegan?


Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, NON-HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE MARGARINE (MODIFIED PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, SUGAR, SOYA LECITHIN, MONOGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, COLOUR: ANNATTO), SALT, YEAST, BUTTER FLAVOUR (CORN OIL AND/OR SOY-BEAN OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR). STRAWBERRY FILLING: WATER, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, STRAWBERRIES, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, CITRIC ACID, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, AGAR, LACTIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOURS (RED#40, BLUE#1, RED#3). CREAM CHEESE FILLING: WATER, GLUCOSE-FRUCTOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA/SOYBEAN), CITRIC ACID, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, SODIUM CITRATE, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, PRESERVATIVE (POTASSIUM SORBATE), ARTIFICIAL COLOUR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), ANNATTO COLOUR. TOPPING: COARSE SUGAR.
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.


