Is Market Basket Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Chocolate Chunk Vegan?


Ingredients
UNBLEACHED, UNBROMATED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN (ANEMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT), SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM), CHOCOLATE CHUNKS (SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOABUTTER SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, SALT), WHOLE EGGS, CANOLA OIL, INVERT CANE SUGAR, MILK, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE).
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.


