Is Ben's Original Fast & Fancy Broccoli & Cheddar Flavour Vegan?

Description
A microwavable, savory broccoli-and-cheddar flavored side with soft, fluffy base and creamy pockets delivers a mild vegetal note and pronounced cheesy finish. Consumers commonly use it for quick lunches, weeknight dinners, or as a potluck side. Reviews cite convenient preparation, consistent texture, and mixed reactions to flavor authenticity and value.

Description
A microwavable, savory broccoli-and-cheddar flavored side with soft, fluffy base and creamy pockets delivers a mild vegetal note and pronounced cheesy finish. Consumers commonly use it for quick lunches, weeknight dinners, or as a potluck side. Reviews cite convenient preparation, consistent texture, and mixed reactions to flavor authenticity and value.
Ingredients
Long grain parboiled rice, seasoning [dried cheese [cheddar, blue romano], dried vegetables [broccoli, onion, garlic], maltodextrin, modified milk ingredients, salt, corn starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, palm oil, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, disodium phosphate, yeast extract [barley], natural flavours, modified corn starch, annatto, annatto extract, dextrose, lactic acid, mono and diglycerides, paprika extract, spice, sunflower lecithin, turmeric, guar gum, silicon dioxide].
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.


