Is Kroger® Homestyle Caesar Croutons Vegan?

Description
Crunchy, bite-sized croutons with a savory Caesar-style flavor and firm, crunchy texture; commonly used to add crispness to salads, soups, and casseroles or as a snack topping. Customer reviews typically note consistent crunch and flavorful seasoning, while some mention occasional small crumbs, unevenly sized pieces, or packaging concerns during transit.

Description
Crunchy, bite-sized croutons with a savory Caesar-style flavor and firm, crunchy texture; commonly used to add crispness to salads, soups, and casseroles or as a snack topping. Customer reviews typically note consistent crunch and flavorful seasoning, while some mention occasional small crumbs, unevenly sized pieces, or packaging concerns during transit.
Ingredients
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Canola and/or Sunflower Oil (With Rosemary Extract and Ascorbic Acid [To Preserve Freshness]), Yeast, Salt, Sugar, 2% or Less of: Garlic Powder, Whey, Buttermilk Powder, Romano and Blue Cheese Powder (Romano and Blue Cheese [Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Buttermilk, Soybean Oil, Whey, Disodium Phosphate, Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Caseinate, Lactic Acid, Enzymes), Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors, Spices (Including Mustard), Dehydrated Parsley, Extractives of Annatto and Turmeric (Color), Enzymes.
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.


