No. This product is not vegan as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from animals and 5 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Is El Monterey Frozen Chicken and Cheese Taquitos - 20oz/20ct Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from animals and 5 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Description

Frozen taquitos deliver a warm, savory interior with melty consistency and a golden, crisp exterior when baked or fried; commonly used for quick snacks, game-day appetizers and casual family meals. Customer reviews note convenience and satisfying crunch but occasional uneven heating and excess oil, so finishing in oven/air-fryer improves texture.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Enriched With Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Cooked Chicken (Chicken, Water, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphate), Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Sunflower, Canola, Corn Oil), Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Calcium Chloride, Salt, Enzymes), Tomato (With Tomato Juice, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid), Contains 2% Or Less Beans, Textured Soy Flour, Green Chili (With Citric Acid), Flavor, Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Jalapeno Puree (Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, Acetic Acid, Calcium Chloride), Salt, Tomato Paste (Tomatoes), Dough Conditioners (Salt, Yeast, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Wheat Starch, Enzymes, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, L-cysteine, Mono And Diglycerides, Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose)

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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.

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