Is ASDA Extra Special 2 King Prawn & Scallop Gratin Shells 200g Vegan?
Ingredients
Cheese and White Wine Sauce (58%) [Water, Whipping Cream (Milk), Whole Milk, White Wine [White Wine, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite)], Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk), Salted Butter [Butter (Milk), Salt], Cornflour (contains Sulphites), Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Shallots, Rapeseed Oil, Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk), Lemon Juice, Salt, Maltodextrin, Fish Stock, White Wine Vinegar [White Wine Vinegar, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite)], Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Sunflower Oil, Yeast Extract, White Pepper, Fish Powder, Concentrated Onion Juice, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper Extract], King Prawns with added Water (15%) [King Prawns (Penaeus vannamei) (Crustacean) (88%), Water, Salt], Patagonian Scallop (Zygochlamys patagonica) (Mollusc) (15%), Fortified Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Regato Cheese (Milk) (2%), Rapeseed Oil, Parsley, Potato Starch, Yeast, Sugar (contains Sulphites), 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.


