Is WHITE CUPCAKES, VANILLA BUTTERCREME Vegan?


Ingredients
ICING (POWDERED SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN &/OR PALM OIL], WATER, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, SALT, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, POTASSIUM SORBATE & SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVES], DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, ETHYL MALTOL [FLAVOR ENHANCER], CUPCAKE (CAKE BASE [SUGAR, RICE FLOUR, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, EGG WHITES, LEAVENING {BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE}, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, POTATO STARCH, SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, XANTHAN GUM], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE EGG).
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.


