Is Whittaker's Artisan Squares Selection 18 Assorted Chocolate Squares 189g Vegan?


Ingredients
White Chocolate (Sugar, Pure Cocoa Butter<sup>*</sup> (28%), Buttermilk Powder<sup>*</sup> (15%), NZ Milk Powder (15%), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Cocoa Mass, Natural Flavours , Vanilla Flavour), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (33%) (Pure Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass), NZ Milk Powder<sup>*</sup> (30%), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour), Salted Caramel Pieces (10%) (Sugar, Glucose, Salt, Clarified Butter<sup>1</sup>, Water, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour, Natural Colour (150a)), Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (62%) (Cocoa Mass, Pure Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour), Saffron Salted Caramel Pieces (12%) (Sugar, Glucose, Saffron Infused Salt, Clarified Butter<sup>1</sup>, Water, Colour (160a), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour), Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (50%) (Cocoa Mass, Pure Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour), Supreme Coffee (8%), Pure Cocoa Butter, Dark Chocolate (Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (50%) (Cocoa Mass, Pure Cocoa Butter), Sugar, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Flavour, Vanilla Flavour), Roasted Almonds (5%), Freeze Dried Plum Pieces (1.5%), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Solids<sup>*</sup> (33%) (Pure Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass), NZ Milk Powder<sup>*</sup> (30%), Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Vanilla Flavour, Natural Flavour), Pear & Honey Pieces (10%) (Pear Puree (33%), Concentrated Apple Puree, Invert Sugar, Sugar, Humectant (Glycerol), Manuka Honey (2.5%), Wheat Fibre, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Natural Flavour, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid))
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.


