Is Favorite Day Holiday Cookie Decorating Kit, Holiday Cookie Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKIE ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL), WATER, INVERT SUGAR, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SALT. ICINGS: SUGAR, WATER, PALM OIL, CORNSTARCH, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES (EMULSIFIER), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POLYSORBATE 60, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), RED 40, CITRIC ACID, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6. HOLIDAY GLITTER SUGAR MIX: SUGAR, EDIBLE SHAPES (HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MICA-BASED PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS, RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5), CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX, RED 3, RED 40, YELLOW 5. HOLIDAY CONFETTI SPRINKLES: ICING SUGAR (SUGAR. CORNSTARCH), CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, YELLOW 5, RED 40, BLUE 1, POLYSORBATE 60. HOLIDAY SPRINKLES: ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), FRACTIONATED PALM KERNEL OIL, CORNSTARCH, CORN SYRUP, SOY LECITHIN, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, GUM ARABIC, CARNAUBA WAX.
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.


