Is Santa Barbara Bay Foods Santa Barbara Dip, 12 oz Vegan?


Ingredients
Artichoke Hearts, Neufchatel Cheese (Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Stabilizers (Xanthan, Carob Bean, Guar Gums)), Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs And Egg Yolks, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Lemon Juice, Spices, Calcium Disodium Edta, Natural Flavors, Concentrated Lemon Juice), Monterey Jack Cheese (Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes) Powdered Cellulose), Knorr Soup Mix (Dehydrated Vegetables (Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes, Celery Root, Leeks, Cabbage, Green Peas, Cauliflower, Potatoes, Garlic), Hydrolyzed Protein (Corn, Soy, Wheat, Wheat Gluten), Salt, Potato Starch, Lactose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Modified Food Starch, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors, Citric Add, Turmeric, Spices, Sodium Sulfite), Parmesan Cheese (Part-skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate, Gum (Xanthan, Guar, Sodium Alginate)
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.


