Is SOFT & CHEWY ICED OATMEAL COOKIES, ICED OATMEAL Vegan?


Ingredients
ENRICHED BLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND /OR COTTONSEED OILS), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, OATMEAL, RAISIN PASTE, WATER, CORN SYRUP, DRIED EGGS, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA), SALT, DRIED WHEY, CINNAMON, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS. ICED WITH: POWDERED SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), SALT, LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HELIOTROPINE, WATER, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.
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.


