Is 5 LAYER DIP, CLASSIC Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKED BEANS (BEANS, WATER), TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM), ASSORTED PEPPERS (JALAPENO, ANAHEIM, GREEN BELL), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR, NATAMYCIN [NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), ONION, TOMATO PASTE, AVOCADO, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILIES, WATER), CILANTRO, SALT, SPICES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PAPRIKA, GARLIC AND ONION POWDER, CARROT FIBER, GUMS (XANTHAN, GUAR, LOCUST BEAN), WHEY, GELATIN (BEEF), SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN, CALCIUM SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, LARD, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (ADDED TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).
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.


