Is Lunds & Byerlys Mini Lemon Shortbread Cookies, Lemon Vegan?


Ingredients
PATENT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR NIACIN, IRON, POTASSIUM BROMATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), POWDERED SUGAR (SUCROSE, CORNSTARCH), MARGARINE (VEGETABLE OIL BLEND [INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL], WATER, SALT, MONO& DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PALM OIL, LEMON JUICE, LEMON RAPPE (LEMON PEEL, SUGAR, WATER, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], BETA CAROTENE, SALT, GLYCERIN, TURMERIC (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.


