Is GREAT AMERICAN APPETIZERS, CHEDDAR & BACON POTATO SKINS Vegan?


Ingredients
POTATO SHELLS [BAKED POTATO SHELL, CANOLA OIL (MAY CONTAIN TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID) AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL (NON-HYDROGENATED)] CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLOR]), BACON (BACON CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBTE, SODIUM NITRITE. MAY CONTAIN: SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATE), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEESE WHEY, WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES], MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, VINEGAR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ANNATTO COLOR, CAROTENE COLOR, PAPRIKA COLOR), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR STYLE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, VEGETABLE COLOR, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), WHEAT STARCH.
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.


