Is Giant Eagle Ranch Tortilla Chips Vegan?


Ingredients
GROUND YELLOW CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DEXTROSE, TOMATO POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, RED BITS (CORN STARCH, GUM ARABIC, GLYCERINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C RED #40, FD&C YELLOW #5, FD&C BLUE #1), GREEN BITS (CORN STARCH, GUM ARABIC, GLYCERINE, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMWERIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C BLUE #1, FD&C RED #40), ONION POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CULTURES & ENZYMES), SODIUM DIACETATE, SUGAR, SPICE, MALIC ACID, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TRICALCIUUM PHOSPHATE, TRICALCIUUM PHOSPHATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (FLAVOR & COLOR), ANNATTO EXTRACT.
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.


