Is SMOKED SALMON DIP, SMOKED Vegan?


Ingredients
CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK AND CREAM, SALT, STABILIZERS {XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN AND GUAR GUMS), SMOKED SALMON (SALMON, SEA SALT, BROWN SUGAR), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED NONFAT MILK CREAM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF WHEY, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED {CORN}, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CALCIUM SULFATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE {PRESERVATIVE}, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR SPICES, ANCHOVY PUREE, NATURAL FLAVOR {CONTAINS SOY} AND TAMARIND), GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CHIVES, NONFAT DRIED MILK, DRIED VINEGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PAPRIKA AND CARMINE.
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.


