Is Goya Empanadas, Cheese (Empanadas De Queso) Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 3 ingredients that derive from animals and 4 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • cream
  • cultured milk
  • american cheese
  • L-cysteine hydrochloride
  • calcium sulfate
  • sodium stearoyl lactylate
  • riboflavin

cream

Dietitian note

Cream is a dairy product composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

American Cheese ((Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto), Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Carotenal), Water, Modified Cornstarch, Dough: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Salt, Sugar, Dough Conditioners (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Sulfate, L-cysteine Hydrochloride), Annatto

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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.

Where to buy

Goya Empanadas, Cheese (Empanadas De Queso) is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
Flaky
Commonly used for
SnackingMeal PrepLunchOn The Go