Is New Seasons Plant Based Alfredo Sauce Vegan?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE PUREE (WATER, RED POTATOES, YELLOW ONIONS, CAULIFLOWER, YELLOW BELL PEPPER, GARLIC), SOY MILK, (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS), CASHEWS, SAFFLOWER OIL, SALT, CULTURED DEXTROSE, LACTIC ACID, LIQUID SMOKE (WATER, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE CONCENTRATE) GARLIC POWDER, CHIA SEEDS, CITRIC ACID, ITALIAN SEASONING (GARLIC AND SPICE [BASIL, MARJORAM, OREGANO, THYME]), NUTRITIONAL YEAST (DRY YEAST, NIACIN, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, B12), LEMON JUICE, MUSTARD POWDER, BLACK PEPPER.
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.