Is MILD CHICKEN IN MOLE SAUCE TAMALES, MILD CHICKEN Vegan?


Ingredients
MASA: COOKED STONE GROUND CORN, LARD, SHORTENING (PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL AND TOPOPHEROL (ADDED AS AN ANTIOXIDANT)), WATER, SALT, *CULTURED DEXTROSE, *BISULFATE OF SODA AND BAKING POWDER (GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOPOTASSIUM TARTRATE, CORN STARCH). FILLING: COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN (CHICKEN, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER), RED PEPPERS, CORN OIL, SALT, *VINEGAR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CANE SUGAR AND CINNAMON.
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.


