Is CHEF'S RECIPE GAZPACHO SOUP Vegan?


Ingredients
TOMATOES (TOMATO PUREE, SALT, CITRIC ACID), WATER, CUCUMBER, TOMATO SAUCE (TOMATO CONCENTRATE [WATER, TOMATO PASTE], SALT, CITRIC ACID, SPICE AND NATURAL FLAVORING), RED BELL PEPPER, ONIONS, OLIVE OIL, JALAPENO PEPPER, GARLIC, SALT, CULTURED DEXTROSE/MALTODEXTRIN, CILANTRO, PARSLEY, BALSAMIC VINEGAR, SUGAR, LIME JUICE, VEGETABLE BASE (COOKED VEGETABLES [CARROTS, ONIONS, CELERY], SALT, SUGAR, CORN OIL, POTATO FLOUR, CARROT POWDER), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, HOT SAUCE (PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOATE OF SODA), CELERY, 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.


