Is H-E-B Italian Cream Cake Vegan?


Ingredients
italian cream cake(sugar, soybean oil, bleached wheat flour, eggs, water, cake base(enriched wheat flour(wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), modified corn starch, leavening(sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium acid pyrophosphate), emulsifier blend(propylene glycol monoesters, mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, BHT(preservative), citric acid), whey(MILK), salt, wheat gluten, emulsifier blend(rice starch, glucose syrup solids, mono & diglycerides, skim milk, polyglycerol ester, tetrasodium pyrophosphate), natural & artificial flavors, sugar, sodium stearoyl lactylate), pecans, coconut, sodium metabisulfite, butter(MILK), buttermilk, natural & artificial flavors) cream cheese icing(sugar, cream cheese(milk(pasteurized cultured), cream(pasteurized cultured)(MILK), salt, stabilizers(carob bean, &/OR, xanthan, &/OR, guar gum)), butter(pasteurized cream(MILK), natural flavor), palm oil, corn starch, contains 2% or less of:, gum arabic, cellulose gum, calcium disodium EDTA, lactic acid, sodium benzoate(preservative), sodium bisulfite(preservative), potassium sorbate(preservative), lemon juice concentrate, natural flavor, water)
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.


