Is dark chocolate sea salt caramels Vegan?


Ingredients
caramel centers (corn syrup, sugar, water, powdered sugar [sugar, corn starch], palm oil, whey, invert syrup, salt, artificial and natural vanilla flavors, egg whites), dark chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, anhydrous milk fat, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor), dark confectionery coating (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa [processed with alkali], cocoa powder, whey, soy lecithin, salt, artificial vanilla flavor), pink confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk, lactose, titanium dioxide [color], soy lecithin, distilled monoglycerides, natural vanilla flavor, fractionated coconut oil, red 40 lake), sea salt.
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.


