Is Trader Joe's Handmade Vegetarian Tamales With Cheese And Green Salsa Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

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Why it's not vegan

cream
milk
sour cream cultured cream
manchego cheese skimmed pasteurized cow's milk
monocalcium phosphate sodium bicarbonate corn starch
butter
microbial rennet

cream

Dietitian note

Cream is a dairy product composed of the fat layer skimmed from the top of milk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Sweet Corn, Manchego Cheese Skimmed Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat (canola Oil), Salt. Calcium Chloride, Microbial Rennet), Lactic Cultures). Diced Zucchini, Canola Oil, Sour Cream Cultured Cream And Milk, Enzymes), Corn Flour Corn Treated With Lime, Water), Tomatillo, Diced Onion, Red Bell Pepper. Roasted Green Chile, Rice Starch, Water, Cilantro, Salt, Serrano Chile. Butter (cream. Salt). Minced Garlic, Methyl Cellulose. Flavor (contains Yeast Extract, Salt. Sunflower Oil). Baking Powder (monocalcium Phosphate Sodium Bicarbonate Corn Starch), Epazote, Black Pepper, Cumin. Contains Milk.

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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.