Is PORK WITH VERDE CHILE SAUCE Vegan?


Ingredients
SHORT GRAIN BROWN RICE (WATER, SHORT GRAIN BROWN RICE, CANOLA OIL AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), VERDE CHILE SAUCE (TOMATILLO [TOMATILLO, CITRIC ACID], WATER, YELLOW ONION, GREEN CHILE PEPPER [GREEN CHILE PEPPER, CITRIC ACID], POBLANO PEPPER, CORN STARCH, SUGAR, CILANTRO, GREEN ONION, JALAPENO PEPPER [JALAPENO PEPPER, WATER, CITRIC ACID], GARLIC [WATER, GARLIC], CHIPOTLE PEPPER [CHIPOTLE PEPPER, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, VINEGAR, ONIONS, SUGAR, SALT, CANOLA OIL, SPICES], SEA SALT, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, DRIED CUMIN, DRIED OREGANO, WHITE PEPPER), SEASONED SHREDDED PORK, CARAMEL COLOR ADDED (PORK, PORK STOCK, LESS THAN 2% LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, CHILI PEPPER, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS [INCLUDING SUNFLOWER OIL], SPICE, GUM ARABIC, CARAMEL COLOR), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING], NATAMYCIN [A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR]), GREEN ONION, FRESH CILANTRO.
Look up any ingredient →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.


