Is Schmidt Old Tyme Bagels, Plain Vegan?


Ingredients
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, WHEAT GLUTEN, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, YEAST, WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (A PRESERVATIVE), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, ENZYMES, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, FLAX SEED POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVATIVE), SOY LECITHIN, CANOLA OIL, CITRIC ACID.
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.


