Is Giant Eagle Dark Chocolate Covered Candy Cane Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Candy Cane Chocolate Vegan?


Ingredients
SANDWICH COOKIE (SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], PALM OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ ADDED FOR FRESHNESS, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF PEPPERMINT CANDY [SUGAR, RICE SYRUP, BEET JUICE (FOR COLOR), PEPPERMINT OIL], CORNSTARCH, SALT, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, MALTODEXTRIN, COCOA, GUM ACACIA), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, COCOA BUTTER, MILK FAT, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR), CANDY CANE SPRINKLES (SUGAR, RICE SYRUP, PEPPERMINT OIL, BEET JUICE [FOR COLOR]).
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.


