Is Kez's Kitchen Free Mixed Favourites (12 pk cookies) Vegan?


Ingredients
Gluten Free Flour [Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Pea Flour, Thickeners (1442, 466, 464, 410, 415), Dextrose Monohydrate, Raising Agents (450, 500), Emulsifiers (471, 481)], Brown Sugar, Milk Chocolate (10%) [Sugar, Cocoa Solids, Milk Solids, Emulsifier (322 (Soy)), Natural Vanilla Flavour], Butter (Cream, Water), Sugar, Vegetable Shortening [Vegetable Oil, Water, Salt, Emulsifiers (471, 322), Flavour, Vitamins (A, D2, E)], Eggs, Almond Meal, Coconut (3%), Quinoa, White Chocolate (2%) [Sugar, Cocoa Solids, Milk Solids, Natural Vanilla Flavour, Emulsifier (322 (Soy))], Golden Syrup (1.6%), Water, Tapioca Starch, Cocoa (0.8%), Gluten Free Baking Powder [Raising Agents (450, 500, 341), Rice Flour], Fruitrim (Grape Juice, Grain Dextrin), Vanilla Flavour, Raising Agent (500), Salt.
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.


