Is COOKIE HOUSE KIT, CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT Vegan?


Ingredients
CHOCOLATE COOKIE: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, ASCORBIC ACID, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM), WATER, INVERT SUGAR, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, DRY NON-FAT MILK, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN. PRE-MADE ICING: POWDERED SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE OILS (PALM, CANOLA), CORN SYRUP AND HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, SOY MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 60, PRESERVATIVE - POTASSIUM SORBATE, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE). CRUSHED CANDY CANES: SUGAR, GLUCOSE SYRUP, GLYCERIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, VEGETABLE OILS (SOYBEAN, MODIFIED PALM), CALCIUM CARBONATE, CARNAUBA WAX, SOY LECITHIN, COLOR (RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1). PEPPERMINT BALLS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40 LAKE), NATURAL PEPPERMINT OIL. MINI JELLIES: GLUCOSE SYRUP, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, COLOR (RED 40). JELLY RINGS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, GELATIN, CITRIC ACID, WHITE GRAPE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, SORBITOL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLOR (RED 40, RED 3). HEART CANDY: DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE). MINI BEADS: DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM STEARATE, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RED 40).
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.


