Is SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP Vegan?


Ingredients
CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS]), ARTICHOKE PIECES (ARTICHOKE LEAVES, HEARTS, AND/OR BOTTOMS, WATER, SALT, CITRIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, WATER, EGG YOLKS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SPICE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SPINACH, CULTURED CREAM, LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE ([PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CORN STARCH), PARMESAN CHEESE ([PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEMON JUICE, SALT, SUGAR, VINEGAR, GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM, GUM ACACIA, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME, NISIN PREPARATION, CITRIC ACID.
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.


