Is LUNDS & BYERLYS, CHICKEN PAD THAI SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
LETTUCE (ROMAINE, NAPA CABBAGE, CARROTS, RED CABBAGE), COOKED NOODLES (WATER, RICE STICK [RICE FLOUR, WATER], PURE SESAME OIL), GRILLED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST, FULLY REFINED CANOLA OIL, CILANTRO, SEA SALT [CONTAINS 2% MAGNESIUM CARBONATE], SPEARMINT, CORIANDER, FRESH PEELED GARLIC, DIJON MUSTARD [WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, FRUIT PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SUGAR, SPICE], BLACK PEPPER, LACTIC ACID), PAD THAI DRESSING (FULLY REFINED CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, FISH SAUCE [ANCHOVY EXTRACT, SALT, SUGAR], RICE VINEGAR [WATER, RICE], GINGER PUREE [GINGER, CITRIC ACID], LIME JUICE, RED CHILI GARLIC PASTE [FRESH CHILI PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC AND SALT], LEMON GRASS PUREE [LEMON GRASS, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID], GARLIC, MUSTARD FLOUR, GUM [GUM ACACIA, XANTHAN GUM]), ORANGE SECTIONS, CASHEWS (CASHEWS, VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT, COTTONSEED, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL], SALT), RED PEPPER, DAIKON RADISH SPROUTS
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.


