Is Plant Based Protein Bar Mint Chocolate Vegan?


Ingredients
VEGAN PROTEIN BLEND (PUMPKIN SEED PROTEIN, PEA PROTEIN), AGAVE SYRUP*, TAPIOCA SYRUP*, DATES*, OATS*, PALM FRUIT OIL*, ARABIC GUM*, DARK CHOCOLATE* (CANE SUGAR*, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, COCOA BUTTER*, VANILLA POWDER*), COCOA POWDER (DUTCH ALKALIZED), QUINOA*, VEGETABLE GLYCERINE, CHIA SEEDS*, NATURAL FLAVORS*, MACA EXTRACT (WITH MALTODEXTRIN), VITAMIN/MINERAL BLEND (TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, DCALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, MANGANESE AMINO ACID CHELATE, CHROMIUM AMINO ACID CHELATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, D-BIOTIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SELENIUM AMINO ACID CHELATE, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B12), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR*, YERBA MATE EXTRACT, SEA SALT, VANILLA POWDER*, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, BETTA BERRIES ANTIOXIDANT BLEND (ACAI BERRY JUICE POWDER, AMLA FRUIT POWDER, GOJI BERRY EXTRACT, POMEGRANATE JUICE POWDER, ACEROLA POWDER, MANGOSTEEN FRUIT POWDER, STRAWBERRY JUICE POWDER, CRANBERRY JUICE POWDER, MAQUI BERRY POWDER, SCHIZANDRA BERRY POWDER, JABUTICABA JUICE POWDER), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (NATURAL VITAMIN E), PURIFIED STEVIA EXTRACT, LO HAN GUO, CASHEWS.
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.


