Is SOUTHWEST-STYLE BEAN & BARLEY CONDENSED SOUP, SOUTHWEST-STYLE BEAN & BARLEY Vegan?


Ingredients
CHICKEN STOCK, PEA BEANS, TOASTED BARLEY, GREEN PEPPERS, RED PEPPERS, COOKED BLACK BEANS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CORN, DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, CHEESE PASTE (MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SURFACE RIPENED SEMISOFT CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, WATER, SALT), LIME JUICE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SUGAR, FLAVORING, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED CHICKEN BROTH, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA, CHICKEN FAT.
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.


