Is Peppermint snap cookies Vegan?


Ingredients
Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Whey (Milk), Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla), Crushed Peppermint Candy (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Blue 2, Red 3, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6), Vegetable Shortening (Modified Palm Oil), Sugar, Water, Corn Sugar, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Natural And Artificial Flavors (Milk), Salt, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Bicarbonate, Caramel Color
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.