Is Birthday Cake Mini Animal Cookies Vegan?


Ingredients
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, CANOLA OIL), RAINBOW COLORED SPRINKLES (SUGAR, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, COLOR [BEET POWDER, TURMERIC, BETA CAROTENE, ANTHOCYANIN, SPIRULINA EXTRACT], GLYCERIN, SOY LECITHIN, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, CARNAUBA WAX), INVERT SUGAR, SALT, LEAVENING (AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, EGGS, WHEY
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.


