Is P.F. Chang's Hot Sauce, Gochujang Korean Style Vegan?

Description
This hot sauce offers sweet-savory flavor and mild to moderate heat, with a thick, glossy, slightly sticky texture that clings to food. Common uses include glazing, dipping, marinating, and stirring into noodles, rice, sandwiches, or tacos. Reviewers frequently cite versatility and balance; some find it sweeter or milder than anticipated.

Description
This hot sauce offers sweet-savory flavor and mild to moderate heat, with a thick, glossy, slightly sticky texture that clings to food. Common uses include glazing, dipping, marinating, and stirring into noodles, rice, sandwiches, or tacos. Reviewers frequently cite versatility and balance; some find it sweeter or milder than anticipated.
Ingredients
Water, Gochujang Hot Chili Pepper Paste (Water, Tapioca Syrup, Brown Rice, Red Pepper Powder, Salt, Ethyl Alcohol, Soybean, Garlic, Onion), Cayenne Chili Pepper Mash (Cayenne Pepper, Salt, Acetic Acid), Rice Vinegar, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch, Honey, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (To Protect Quality). CONTAINS: SOY.
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.


