Is Idahoan Gluten Free Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes - 4oz Vegan?

Description
Ready in minutes, the 4oz packet yields creamy, herb-infused mashed potatoes with a buttery flavor and smooth, slightly fluffy texture. Commonly used as a quick side, base for casseroles, or topping for meat dishes. Customer reviews frequently praise ease of preparation and consistent taste, noting occasional variation in texture overall.

Description
Ready in minutes, the 4oz packet yields creamy, herb-infused mashed potatoes with a buttery flavor and smooth, slightly fluffy texture. Commonly used as a quick side, base for casseroles, or topping for meat dishes. Customer reviews frequently praise ease of preparation and consistent taste, noting occasional variation in texture overall.
Ingredients
Idaho Potatoes, Partially Hydrogenated Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Soybean, Sunflower, Cottonseed), Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Whey Powder, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Nonfat Dry Milk, Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Caseinate, Dehydrated Onion, Butter Powder (Butter (Sweet Cream, Salt, Annatto Color), Nonfat Milk Solids, Sodium Caseinate And Disodium Phosphate), Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Spice, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Freshness), Parsley Flakes, Dipotassium Phosphate, Modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Artificial Color, Sodium Bisulfite (To Maintain Freshness), Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Citric Acid (To Maintain Freshness), Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E), To Maintain Freshness, Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added As An Anti-caking Agent
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.