Is Hot & Spicy, Baked Snack Crackers Vegan?


Ingredients
WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (VEGETABLE OIL, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID), PALM OIL SHORTENING, HIGH MOISTURE SKIM MILK CHEESE (SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURE, CHYMOSIN, ANNATTO), SEASONING (SALT, DEXTROSE, YEAST, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, SPICES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, DEHYDRATED JALAPENO PEPPER SAUCE [JALAPENO PEPPER, WHITE VINEGAR, SALT, CORN STARCH], DEHYDRATED CHILI PEPPER SAUCE [CHILI PEPPER, WHITE VINEGAR, SALT], CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR SOLIDS, VEGETABLE OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICE EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOUR), SALT, SPICES, YEAST, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOUR, SPICE EXTRACT, ENZYMES (AMYLASE, PROTEASE), SOY LECITHIN. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK AND SOY INGREDIENTS. MAY CONTAIN MUSTARD AND SULPHITES.
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.


