Is WHITE CHICKEN, TERIYAKI Vegan?


Ingredients
WATER, COOKED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, SEASONING [CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VINEGAR POWDER {MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN AND TAPIOCA STARCH, DRIED VINEGAR}, BROWN SUGAR, SALT, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CHICKEN TYPE FLAVOR {HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DISODIUM INOSINATE & DISODIUM GUANYLATE}], SODIUM PHOSPHATES), RICE, BROWN SUGAR (SUGAR, CANE SYRUPS), BROCCOLI, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, SALT, WHEAT), VINEGAR, PINEAPPLE JUICE, RED PEPPER, STARCH, GINGER, GARLIC, SESAME OIL, CHICKEN BASE (SALT, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CHICKEN FAT, DRIED SWEET WHEY, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, AND LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: ONION POWDER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, TORULA YEAST, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SPICE AND COLORING, NATURAL FLAVORINGS AND COLORING, GARLIC POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, XANTHAN GUM, CRUSHED RED PEPPER.
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.


