Is UTZ, HULLESS PUFF'N CORN, CHEESE, CHEESE Vegan?


Ingredients
CORN MEAL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, PEANUT OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, PALM OIL, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, YEAST (YEAST EXTRACT AND/OR AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS MILK), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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.


