Is Wegmans 1/4 Shortcake Vegan?


Ingredients
CAKE: CAKE BASE (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, SORGHUM FLOUR, WHEY BLEND WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, EGG WHITE, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, CORNSTARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MONOGLYCERIDES, ANTIOXIDANTS (ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID], NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR [NATURAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN), SALT, XANTHAN GUM), EGGS, CANOLA OIL, WATER, WHIPPED CREAM (CREAM, SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CARRAGEENAN, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, WATER, STABILIZERS (DIPHOSPHATES, SODIUM PHOSPHATES]), TOPPED WITH ONE OR MORE OF: STRAWBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES, PEACHES, 2% OR LESS OF EACH: GLAZE (WATER, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, MODIFED CORNSTARCH, COLORING [TUMERIC OLEORESIN, FRUIT & VEGETABLE JUICE), CITRIC ACID, SALT, PECTIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, CULTURED DEXTROSE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, XANTHAN GUM, AGAR, GELLAN GUM BLEND (GELLAN GUM, SODIUM CITRATE, SUGAR), TETRA-SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE).
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.


