Is Meijer Strawberry Shortcake Shortbread Cookies, Strawberry Shortcake Vegan?


Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, BROWN SUGAR, WHITE CONFECTIONARY CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK POWDER, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], MONOGLYCERIDES AND ARTIFICAL FLAVOR), STRAWBERRY JAM (STRAWBERRIES, CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, FRUIT PECTIN, CITRIC ACID), BUTTER (CREAM [MILK]), DRIED STRAWBERRIES (SUGAR, CITRIUS ACID, SULPHUR DIOXIDE, STRAWBERRY FLAVOR), NATURAL STRAWBERRY FLAVOR, LEAVENING (RAKING SODA), 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.


