Is ASDA BLT Pasta Salad Vegan?
Ingredients
Marinated Cooked Torchetti Pasta, Cooked Torchetti Pasta (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Water, Sundried Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Rapeseed Oil, Black Pepper, Sugar, Dijon Mustard (Water, Mustard Flour, Spirit Vinegar, Sea Salt, Mustard Husk, Pimento, Turmeric), Colour (Paprika Extract), Salt, White Wine Vinegar, Citric Acid, Glucose, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Stabilisers (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Garlic Puree), Lettuce (Green Multileaf Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce), Mayonnaise (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Free Range Dried Egg Yolk, Salt, Stabilisers (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum), Acidity Regulator (Acetic Acid), Black Pepper, (Potassium Sorbate), Flavouring, Colour (Carotenes)), Carrots, Smoke Flavour Cooked Bacon, Pork, Salt, Smoke Flavouring, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), (Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite)), Sunblush (R), Tomatoes
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.


