Is CHOPPED COMPLETE SALAD KIT, SOUTHWEST STYLE Vegan?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE BLEND (GREEN CABBAGE, ROMAINE LETTUCE, CARROTS, KALE, RED CABBAGE, GREEN ONIONS, INGREDIENTS MAY VARY BY SEASON), CHIPOTLE RANCH DRESSING (SOYBEAN OIL, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, FIRE ROASTED TOMATO, SUGAR, EGG YOLK, SALT, WHITE WINE VINEGAR, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: DRIED RED BELL PEPPER, CHIPOTLE PEPPER, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, TOMATO PASTE, SPICE, CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER, DRIED GREEN ONION, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], MUSTARD FLOUR, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHILI POWDER [CHILI PEPPER, SPICE, SALT, GARLIC], ONION JUICE POWDER, PAPRIKA [COLOR]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, RENNET], POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), BLUE AND YELLOW TORTILLA STRIPS (BLUE AND YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT).
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.


