Is HEARTY CHICKEN, BACON & WILD RICE SOUP, CHICKEN, BACON & WILD RICE Vegan?


Ingredients
WATER, CHICKEN, NONFAT DRY MILK, ONION, CELERY, CARROTS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WILD RICE, BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR, SMOKE FLAVORING, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE), CHICKEN FAT, SALT, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (WITH ERYTHORBIC ACID ADDED), SUGAR, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN WITH SUNFLOWER OIL ADDED), TURMERIC POWDER (SALT, OLEORESIN TURMERIC [COLOR]), CHICKEN FAT FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CHICKEN FAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), CARROT POWDER (SALT, OLEORESIN CARROT [COLOR]), SOY LECITHIN, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, BLACK PEPPER, GROUND MUSTARD, CURRY POWDER (SPICES INCLUDING TURMERIC), PARSLEY.
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.


