Is ITALIAN HOAGIE FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, ITALIAN HOAGIE Vegan?


Ingredients
POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL* (EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER SEED AND/OR EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA), ITALIAN HOAGIE SEASONING (TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CANE SUGAR**, ONION POWDER, PROVOLONE CHEESE POWDER [PROVOLONE CHEESE {CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES}, WHEY POWDER], CORN MALTODEXTRIN, TOMATO POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES [CORIANDER SEED, ANISE SEED, OREGANO, PARSLEY, RED CHILE], WHEY POWDER, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES], TORULA YEAST, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK POWDER, VINEGAR POWDER, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR).
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.


