Is Signature SELECT Ice Cream Strawberry Cheesecake - 1.5 Quart Vegan?


Ingredients
SKIM MILK, CREAM, STRAWBERRY FLAVORED SWIRL (SUGAR, STRAWBERRIES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, PECTIN, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], LOCUST BEAN GUM, RED 40, BLUE 1), SUGAR, CHEESE CAKE CHUNKS (CREAM CHEESE [MILK, CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM], GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS [ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR {WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, GRAHAM FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, SALT, BAKING SODA, NATURAL FLAVOR], SUGAR, EGGS, MARGARINE [PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, BETA CAROTENE {COLOR}, VITAMIN A PALMITATE], SUGAR, CORN STARCH, WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CREAM, MILK, NONFAT MILK, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CARRAGEENAN, POLYSORBATE 80, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, LIME JUICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, PECTIN, XANTHAN GUM, VANILLA BEAN EXTRACTIVES, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON OIL), CORN SYRUP, WHEY, CHEESECAKE FLAVOR (CORN SYRUP, WATER, DEHYDRATED BAKERS CHEESE [SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, CULTURES], BUTTERMILK, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUGAR), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN.
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.


