Is Mexican Street Corn Vegan?


Ingredients
PEANUTS, CHILI LIME CORN NUGGETS (CORN, CANOLA OIL, SPICES, SALT, CITRIC ACID, LIME JUICE POWDER (CITRIC ACID, LIME OIL, LIME JUICE, ASCORBIC ACID, SUGAR, SILICON DIOXIDE AND CALCIUM STEARATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), CORN CHIPS WITH FLAX SEEDS (YELLOW CORN MASA, SOYBEAN OIL, FLAX SEEDS, SALT), ALMONDS, NACHO CORN STICKS (YELLOW CORN MASA, SOYBEAN OIL, NACHO CHEESE SEASONING WHEY, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER {CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TOMATO POWDER, ONION POWDER, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC POWDER, GREEN BELL PEPPER POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, LESS THAN 2% CANOLA OIL AND SILICON DIOXIDE), ELOTE SEASONING (NATURAL FLAVORS INCLUDING PARMESAN AND SMOKE, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SALT, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER [CHEDDAR CHEESE MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, MALIC ACID, DEHYDRATED CILANTRO, PARSLEY, LESS THAN 2% TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), SUNFLOWER AND/OR PEANUT AND/OR CANOLA OIL, SOY LECITHIN.
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.


