Is VANILLA FLAVORED CUPCAKES, VANILLA Vegan?


Ingredients
SUGAR, WATER, BLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, TOPPING (SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, PALM OIL, RICE CEREAL [RICE FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, MALT EXTRACT, SALT, OAT FLOUR, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN], CORN STARCH, PALM KERNEL OIL, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, TAPIOCA STARCH, GLYCERIN, CELLULOSE GUM, GUM ARABIC, XANTHAN GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [COLOR], RED 40, BLUE 1, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SORBITAN, TRISTEARATE, CARNAUBA WAX), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, EGGS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, ALUMINUM SULFATE), INVERT SUGAR, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, EGG WHITES, TAPIOCA STARCH, WHEY, SOY, LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 60, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO- AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, DATEM, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, XANTHAN GUM, YELLOW 5, CELLULOSE GUM, RED 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.


