Is WHOOPIE PIES, CHOCOLATE CAKE VANILLA FROSTING Vegan?


Ingredients
GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE: FILTERED WATER, GLUTEN FREE FLOUR (GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA FLOUR, WHITE SORGHUM FLOUR, FAVA BEAN FLOUR), CANE SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL, SAFFLOWER OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, MOLASSES), COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NATURAL COCOA POWDER, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, POTATO STARCH, BAKING POWDER (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH), TAPIOCA STARCH, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, BAKING SODA, XANTHAN GUM, SEA SALT. GLUTEN FREE VANILLA FROSTING: POWDERED SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH), PALM OIL, FILTERED WATER, ENRICHED ORGANIC RICE BEVERAGE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE {PARTIALLY MILLED}, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA OIL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SEA SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D2, VITAMIN B12), PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT.
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.