Is BEAN & HAM SOUP, BEAN & HAM Vegan?


Ingredients
WATER, GREAT NORTHERN BEANS (PREPARED GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE [FIRMING AGENT]), DEHYDRATED GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, SMOKED HAM WATER ADDED (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. MAY ALSO CONTAIN SUGAR, POTASSIUM LACTATE, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SODIUM DIACETATE, CORN SYRUP, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED), ONION, CARROTS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (WITH ERYTHORBIC ACID ADDED), SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, LIQUID SMOKE (WATER, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SULFITES), BLACK PEPPER.
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.


