Is CLOVER VALLEY, HOME STYLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Vegan?


Ingredients
BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PEANUT BUTTER FLAVORED CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SOY LECITHIN), PEANUT BUTTER (DRY ROASTED PEANUTS), MARGARINE (CANOLA OIL, WATER, PALM OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, SALT, VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO AND TURMERIC [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CANOLA OIL, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, DATEM, SALT, POTATO STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, XANTHAN GUM.
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.


