Is Penn Street Bakery Peanut Butter Delight Gourmet Popcorn, Peanut Butter Delight Vegan?


Ingredients
CARAMEL POPCORN (BROWN SUGAR [SUGAR, MOLASSES], CORN SYRUP, POPCORN [POPCORN, COCONUT OIL, BETA CAROTENE, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C YELLOW #5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW #6 LAKE], BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), PAN RELEASE [CORN OIL, LECITHIN, BUTTER FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE), SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT), PEANUT BUTTER CHIPS (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, NONFAT DRY MILK, VEGETABLE FAT (PALM), SOY LECITHIN, SALT), DARK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL AND HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL], COCOA POWDER [PROCESSED WITH ALKALI], SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], WHEY POWDER, SALT), MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL [PALM KERNEL OIL AND HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL], COCOA POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, WHEY POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL.
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.


