Is Lunds & Byerlys Plain Old Fashioned Donuts, Plain Vegan?


Ingredients
OLD FASHIONED DONUT MIX (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR BLEACHED [FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, 2% OR LESS OF: BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR], EGG YOLKS, LEAVENING [BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE], MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL 8, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PROPIONATE [PRESERVATIVE], SALT, SOUR CREAM SOLIDS [CULTURED SOUR CREAM, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, WHEY, LACTIC ACID], SOY LECITHIN, WHEAT STARCH, WHEN), SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL), 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.