Is English Cheesecake Company Vanilla & Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake Slices Vegan?

Ingredients
Biscuit Base (29%) [fortified Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Thiamin, Niacin), Vegetable Oils (sg Rspo Palm, Rapeseed), Sugar, Invert Sugar Syrup, Raising Agents; E500ii, E503ii, Salt], Double Cream (milk), Reduced Fat Soft Cheese (milk) (14%) [skimmed Milk, Cream (milk), Permeate, Salt, Tapioca Starch, Thickener (xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum), Bacterial Starter Culture], Lotus Original Caramelised Biscuit Spread (13%) [original Caramelised Biscuits (wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (palm Oil From Sustainable And Certified Plantations, Rapeseed Oil), Candy Sugar Syrup, Raising Agent (sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), Soya Flour, Salt, Cinnamon), Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Emulsifier (soya Lecithin), Acid (citric Acid)], Sugar, Full Fat Soft Cheese (milk) (6%), Caramelised Biscuit (5%) [wheat Flour, Sugar, Vegetable Oils (palm (rspo Certified), Rapeseed), Candy Sugar Syrup, Raising Agent; E500, Soya Flour, Salt, Cinnamon], Starch, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Milk, Tapioca Starch, Natural Vanilla Flavouring, Preservative (potassium Sorbate (e202)). Contains Wheat, Milk, Soya, including cereals containing Gluten. May contain traces of Egg and Nuts.
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.


