Is ENRICHED INSTANT GRITS, CHEESE Vegan?


Ingredients
SPECIALLY PROCESSED DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, DEHYDRATED CHEESE POWDER (MODIFIED WHEY. PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN COCONUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OILS SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE [ CULTURED MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES]. MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), SALT CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, BHA AND CITRIC ACID (AS PRESERVATIVE), NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE*, RIBOFLAVIN*, FOLIC ACID*, WHEY, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM CASEINATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE.
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.


