Is CHIPOTLE STOCKYARD BBQ SAUCE Vegan?


Ingredients
KETCHUP (WATER, TOMATO PASTE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM), WATER, BROWN SUGAR, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICES, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, YELLOW PREPARED MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, TURMERIC, PAPRIKA, SPICES), MOLASSES, CHIPOTLE PEPPERS (CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, ONION, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, VINEGAR & ADOBO DRESSING (SALT, CORN-FLOUR, GIALLO PEPPERS, CORNSTARCH, SUGAR, SPICES (OREGANO, CUMIN AND MUSTARD) SOY, GARLIC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL OLEORESIN FROM GUAJILLO AND CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, VEGETABLE OIL, FD&C RED #40, AND ARTIFICIAL SMOKED FLAVOR, BACK PEPPER, SALT, CAYENNE PEPPER SAUCE (PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GUAR, SODIUM ALGINATE AND XANTHAN GUMS, YELLOW NO. 6 AND RED NO. 40), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, 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.


