Is PNW Peppermint Hot Chocolate Vegan?


Ingredients
Gluten-Free Flour (Sweet White Rice Flour, Whole Grain Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Whole Grain Sweet White Sorghum Flour, Tapioca Flour, Xanthan Gum), Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Sustainable, Ethnically Sourced Palm Shortening, Dairy Free Soy Free Chocolate Chips (Evaporated Cane Juice, Natural Chocolate Liquor (Non-alcoholic), Non-Dairy Cocoa Butter), Water, Cocoa, (Organic Brown Rice Syrup), Organic Evaporated Cane Syrup, Peppermint Oil and Red Beet Color), Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal, Organic Molasses, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Rumford Aluminum Free Baking Powder, (Organic Sucrose, Organic Vanilla Extractives).
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.


