Is Turkey vegan?

Turkey

Not Vegan

Turkey is the meat of the domesticated turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), a poultry animal widely raised for food. It is an animal-derived product and not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.

Also known as turkey flesh, turkey meat, Turkeybird
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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