Is HORMEL, GATHERINGS, DIP, BACON, SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, BACON, SPINACH, ARTICHOKE Vegan?


Ingredients
SAUCE (WATER, SKIM MILK, CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR [MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, SWEET CREAM SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHEDDAR CHEESE {MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES}, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, BUTTER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM ALGINATE, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, GUAR GUM], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, WATER, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM), ARTICHOKES, WATER, BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE. MAY ALSO CONTAIN SMOKE FLAVORING, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLAVORING), SPINACH, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, FLAVORING, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ANTIMICROBIAL BLEND (MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SALT, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME, NISIN PREPARATION [SALT, NISIN]), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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.


