Is CARAMEL PRETZEL BROWNIE MIX, CARAMEL PRETZEL Vegan?


Ingredients
BROWNIE MIX: SUGAR, ENRICHED CAKE FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), SILICON DIOXIDE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE. FUDGE TOPPING: CORN SYRUP, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, WHEY, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, HYDROXYLATED SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVORS. PRETZELS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALT, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST. FROSTING MIX: CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR (SUGAR, CORN STARCH), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR.
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.


