Is BANQUET Pepper Steak Meal, 8 OZ Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKED RICE, WATER, SEASONED PATTY (MECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, WATER, TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR {ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}, DURUM FLOUR, LEAVENING {SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE}, YEAST], SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, FLAVORING, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, SALT, SPICE), SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID), CELERY, CARROTS, CONTAINS 2% OF LESS OF: GREEN PEPPERS, RED PEPPERS, BROCCOLI, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, TOMATO PASTE, ONIONS, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, SALT, FLAVORING, SHERRY WINE, SPICE, CARAMEL COLOR. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY.
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.


