Is Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Poppers Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 11 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • milk
  • reduced fat cheddar cheese
  • reduced fat monterey jack cheese
  • cheese cultures
  • fontina cheese
  • pasteurized part skim milk
  • cultured pasteurized milk
  • cream
  • microbial enzyme
  • xanthan gum
  • riboflavin
  • +3 more

milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Water, Unbleached Enriched Flour (enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour), Grilled Diced Chicken (white Meat Chicken, Water, Rice Starch, Salt), Batter (wheat Flour, Cornstarch, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Leavening [cream Of Tartar, Sodium Bicarbonate], Xanthan Gum), Soybean Oil, Cream Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Salt, Stabilizers [carob Bean Gum And/or Guar Gum]), Cayenne Pepper Sauce (aged Cayenne Red Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Garlic), Fontina Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Celery, Cornstarch, Green Onions, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Annatto [color]), Reduced Fat Monterey Jack Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Modified Cornstarch, Red Pepper Paste (distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt), Distilled White Vinegar, Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat.

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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.

About this product

Meat · Frozen, Nugget

Flavor
SpicySavoryTangy
Texture
CrispyJuicy
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchMeal PrepDipping