Is WORTHINGTON, LOMA LINDA, LINKETTS VEGETABLE AND GRAIN PROTEIN LINKS Vegan?


Ingredients
TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (WHEAT GLUTEN, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WATER FOR HYDRATION), CORN OIL, WATER, TORULA YEAST. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES FROM SOYBEAN OIL, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, L-LYSINE MONO- HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER, CORN SYRUP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, VITAMINS (NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B6 [PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], VITAMIN B12 [CYANOCOBALAMIN], RED #3 FOR COLOR, YELLOW #6 FOR COLOR. BRINE: WATER SALT.
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.


