Is BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE Vegan?


Ingredients
MASHED POTATOES (POTATOES, SALT, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE [MAINTAINS COLOR], SODIUM BENZOATE [MAINTAINS FRESHNESS], DEXTROSE), GROUND BEEF, WATER, MILK (WHOLE MILK, VITAMIN D ADDED), VEGETABLES BLEND (PEAS, CORN, CARROTS, GREEN BEANS), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, CHEESE COLOR, ENZYMES), MARGARINE (LIQUID AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, MONOGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN), MUSHROOMS, TOMATOES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BEEF BASE (ROASTED BEEF, CONCENTRATED BEEF STOCK, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN [FROM CORN], CORN OIL, SUGAR, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED WHEY, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES), CREAM, ONION, MUSHROOM BASE (MUSHROOMS, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN OIL, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, MUSHROOM CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, BUTTER, NATURAL FLAVORS), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GARLIC, SALT, SUGAR, SPICES.
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.


