Is MINI FILLED STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES, STRAWBERRY Vegan?


Ingredients
ICING SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL AND PALM KERNEL OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), STRAWBERRY FILLING (CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, STRAWBERRIES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BLUE 1, RED 40), BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, EGGS, STRAWBERRY FLAVOR COMPOUND (SUGAR, WATER, STRAWBERRIES, CRUSHED PINEAPPLES [CRUSHED PINEAPPLES, PINEAPPLE JUICE, WATER], DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], RED 40, BLUE 1, CARAMEL COLOR), WATER, CORN SYRUP, PINK SUGAR TOPPING (SUGAR, RED 3, RED 40, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CARNAUBA WAX), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY (MILK), WHEAT GLUTEN, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE), SALT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DATEM, RED 40).
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.


