Is The Bakery Traditional Flavored Cheese Danish Strip, Traditional Vegan?


Ingredients
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3), WATER, NEUFCHATEL CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), EGGS, SUGAR, NONFAT DRY MILK, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF PALM OIL, YEAST, CORN SYRUP, MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, GLYCERINE (VEGETABLE), SOY LECITHIN, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, LACTIC ACID, AGAR, WHEY, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CALCIUM LACTATE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, ASCORBIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES.
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.


