Is LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP Vegan?


Ingredients
WATER, POTATOES, LIGHT CREAM, ONIONS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, MILKFAT, SALT, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [FOR COLOR], ANNATTO [FOR COLOR]), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: UNCURED BACON WITH NO NITRITES OR NITRATES ADDED EXCEPT FOR NATURALLY OCCURRING NITRATES IN SEA SALT AND CELERY JUICE POWDER (PORK, WATER, SEA SALT, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS), CHICKEN BASE (CHICKEN, SALT, RENDERED CHICKEN FAT, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SAFFLOWER OIL, CHICKEN BROTH, TURMERIC), BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, CHIVES, GARLIC, SALT, HOT PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT), NISIN PREPARATION, SPICE.
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.


