Is Stauffer's Animal Cookies - Iced Animals Vegan?

Description
Crisp, lightly sweet cookie topped with a thin layer of sugary icing providing a stiff, slightly creamy contrast; typically enjoyed as a snack, in lunchboxes, or often served at parties. Reviewers commonly mention nostalgic flavor, kid appeal, consistent crunch, and occasional comments about excessive sweetness or fragile icing during shipment.

Description
Crisp, lightly sweet cookie topped with a thin layer of sugary icing providing a stiff, slightly creamy contrast; typically enjoyed as a snack, in lunchboxes, or often served at parties. Reviewers commonly mention nostalgic flavor, kid appeal, consistent crunch, and occasional comments about excessive sweetness or fragile icing during shipment.
Ingredients
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Whey (From Milk), Leavening (Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Carbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate)), Cinnamon, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Titanium Dioxide, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Kosher Gelatin, Nonfat Milk, Artificial Colors (Fd&c Red No, 40)
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.


