Is Meijer Fresh Salted Caramelly Pretzel Dessert Dip, Salted Caramelly Pretzel Vegan?


Ingredients
CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN, XANTHAN, AND GUAR GUMS]), SALTED PRETZEL (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, PRETZEL PIECES [ENRICHED FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, WATER, SALT, YEAST, BAKING SODA], HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), CARAMEL FLAVORED FLAKES (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR), SOY LECITHIN, SALT), DARK CHOCOLATEY CONFECTIONARY COATING (SUGAR, COCONUT OIL, COCOA [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, COCOA, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL WITH NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (LIQUID AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SALT, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE [ANTI-FOAMING AGENTI]), BROWN SUGAR, WATER, VANILLA EXTRACT (VANILLA EXTRACT, ALCOHOL, WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR), SEA SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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.


