Is BEEF & CHEESE MINI EMPANADAS Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 10 ingredients that derive from animals and 5 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • chicken fat
  • concentrated beef stock
  • milkfat
  • roasted beef
  • cheddar cheese
  • ground beef
  • pasteurized process cheddar cheese
  • cultured milk
  • xanthan gum
  • natural flavor
  • enzymes
  • butter
  • +3 more

chicken fat

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

DOUGH (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CREAM CHEESE [CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS (XANTHAN AND/OR CAROB BEAN AND/OR GUAR GUM)], WATER), FILLING (WATER, GROUND BEEF, DICED TOMATOES [DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], YELLOW ONIONS, COOKED BLACK BEANS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), CELLULOSE POWDER], SOY FLOUR, CORN, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SPICES, MOLASSES POWDER, ROASTED BEEF AND CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CILANTRO, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, NATURAL FLAVOR, TOMATO POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, TOASTED SESAME OIL, CHICKEN FAT), WATER, SUNFLOWER OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM.

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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.

About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavoryMeatyGarlicky
Texture
CrispySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchMeal Prep