Is BEEF MEATBALLS IN RUSTIC MARINARA SAUCE Vegan?


Ingredients
GROUND BEEF, ONIONS, TOMATO (VINE RIPENED UNPEELED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SALT, CITRIC ACID), BREADCRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, YEAST), WATER, EGGS, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), GREEN BELL PEPPER, TOMATO PASTE (TOMATOES, CITRIC ACID), SALT, GARLIC, SPICE. MARINARA SAUCE (SAUCE [VINE RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL AND SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, ONIONS, SUGAR, BLACK PEPPER, BASIL, OREGANO, PARSLEY AND NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), SEASONING [TURBINADO SUGAR, SPICES, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PAPRIKA, PARSLEY FLAKES, SOYBEAN OIL], CARAMELIZED ONION, FLAVOR [YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR], CORN STARCH,).
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.


