Is Gourmet Red, White & Blue Cookies, 12 ct Vegan?


Ingredients
<p>Wheat Flour,Cheese(15%)(Cheese(69%) (Pasteurised Milk,Salt,Cultures,Enzyme (Non- Animal Rennet)),Processed Cheese(Water, Palm Oil,Modified Potato Starch,Milk Protein,Salt, Natural Flavouring,Natural Colour(160a)), Anti caking Agent(460),Preservative(200)),Water, Tomato Sauce (9%) (Water,Tomato,Herbs and Spices,Dehydrated Vegetables,Sugar,Salt,Canola Oil Food Acid(330)),Pepperoni(7%)(Pork,Beef,Salt Dextrose,Spices,Skim Milk Powder,Mineral Salt(451) Lactose (Milk),Antioxidant(316),Smoked Flavour, Preservatives (251,250),Culture),Yeast Wheat Gluten,Vegetable Oil (Palm,Canola),Iodised Salt,Yellow Pea Flour,Vitamins(Thiamin,Folate). </p><p>Contains: Gluten and Milk. </p><p>May be present: Egg, Peanuts, Soybeans, Sesame Seeds, Tree Nuts, Sulphites and Lupin. </p>
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.


