Is SPINACH POTATOES AU GRATIN Vegan?

Ingredients
POTATOES (POTATOES, BLENDED OIL [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], SEA SALT [NATURAL SEA SALT, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE {2% MAXIMUM}], WHITE PEPPER), SPINACH CHEESE SAUCE (WHOLE MILK [MILK, VITAMIN D3], SPINACH, YELLOW ONION, WATER, SALTED BUTTER [PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT], SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE {PREVENTS CAKING}], GARLIC, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEESE FLAVOR [AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DEHYDRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE {CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES}, NATURAL FLAVOR, SYNTHETIC CALCIUM SILICATE {PREVENTS CAKING}, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN], BLENDED OIL [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], SEA SALT [NATURAL SEA SALT, MAGNESIUM CARBONATE], TABASCO SAUCE [DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT], KOSHER SALT [SALT, YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA], WHITE PEPPER, MUSTARD FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER), CHEESE BLEND (ITALIAN CHEESE BLEND [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], POWDERED CELLULOSE).
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.


