Is Clover Valley General Tso Chicken Bites, General Tso Chicken Vegan?


Ingredients
LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE (WATER, RICE), BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, BATTER (WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTERMILK BLEND [BUTTERMILK, WHEY SOLIDS], WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SUGAR, LEAVENING [SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE], GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL [PROCESSING AID], MODIFIED CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVORS, MALTODEXTRIN, NOT MORE THAN 2% OF SILICON DIOXIDE [ANTICAKING]), BREAD CRUMB (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL [PROCESSING AID], EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL. GEN'L TSO SAUCE (SUGAR, WATER, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT], SAKE (WATER, RICE KOJI {ASPERGILLUS ORYZAE}, SALT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, RICE VINEGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICES, SESAME SEEDS, SOYBEAN OIL, LACTIC ACID, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [AS PRESERVATIVES]).
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.


