Is RASPBERRY FRUIT STICKS, RASPBERRY Vegan?


Ingredients
FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, MARGARINE (PALM AND MODIFIED PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, WATER, SUGAR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, BETA-CAROTENE), SALT, BUTTER FLAVOR (CORN OIL AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), DEACTIVATED YEAST. RASPBERRY FILLING: WATER, GLUCOSE - FRUCTOSE, RASPBERRIES, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE), LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED#40, BLUE#1, RED#3). TOPPING: SUGAR.
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.


