Is Reser's® Fine Foods American Classics Smokehouse Barbecue Beans 48 Oz Plastic Tub Vegan?


Ingredients
BEANS (PREPARED WHITE BEANS, WATER, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, SALT, VINEGAR, SPICES [DEXTROSE, PAPRIKA, ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MOLASSES), BBQ SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MUSTARD BRAN, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, MOLASSES, SPICES, ONION POWDER, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], GARLIC POWDER, CELERY SEED, NATURAL FLAVOR), BROWN SUGAR, KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE MADE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, ONION POWDER, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORING), WATER, CUBED BEEF STEAK (COOKED BEEF, BEEF BROTH, SALT), VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL BACON FLAVOR (NATURAL FLAVOR [MILK], CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR), SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR (WATER, HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR), PAPRIKA, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
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.


