Is Bakery Bling Assorted Cookies, Assorted Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKIES: PASTRY FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) (WHEAT), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID, NON-HYDROGENATED PALM SHORTENING, GRANULATED SUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), SUGARS (POWDERED SUGAR), INVERT SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, BAKING SODA, SODIUM BICARBONATE, WHOLE DRIED POWDERED EGGS (EGG), EGG WHITE POWDER (EGG). ICING: POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), SUGARS (POWDERED SUGAR), WATER, GRANULATED SUGAR, EGG WHITE POWDER (EGG), NATURAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GUM ARABIC, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), FD&C RED #40 LAKE, CITRIC ACID, CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE). GLITTERY SUGARTM: LARGE GRANULATED SUGAR, SANDING SUGAR, EDIBLE PEARLESCENT GLITTER (HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MICA (COLOR), TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GLYCERIN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, TRIACETIN, POLYSORBATE 80), (MICA BASED PEARLESCENT PIGMENT), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, WATER, FD&C RED #40 LAKE, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 3. ACCESSORIES: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR ADDED, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5 & 6, CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE.
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.


