Is Tesco Finest 2 Chocolate & Pistachio Tarts Vegan?

Ingredients
INGREDIENTS: Wheat Flour [ Wheat Flour, Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Sugar, Palm Kernel oil, Concentrated Butter ( Milk ), Dextrose, Dark Chocolate (7%) [Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier ( Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Pistachio Nuts (5%), Icing Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Humectant (Glycerol), Pasteurised Egg , Palm Oil, Salt, Dried Glucose Syrup, Flavouring, Milk Proteins, Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Soya Lecithins), Stabilisers (Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Methyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose), Acidity Regulators (Trisodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate), Dried Skimmed Milk , Colour (Beta-Carotene), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Fructose, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Emulsifier (Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids).
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.


