Is BERTOLLI Italian Sausage Torta Pie, 60 OZ Vegan?


Ingredients
FILLING: CRUSHED TOMATOES IN PUREE (DICED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, CITRIC ACID), CHEESE BLEND (RICOTTA CHEESE [WHEY, CREAM, VINEGAR, CARRAGEENAN], CREAM, WATER, MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], DRIED EGG WHITES, PARSLEY, METHYLCELLULOSE, SALT, SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER), COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SPICES, SALT, SUGAR, PAPRIKA, SEASONING [POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, RICE FLOUR], GARLIC POWDER, FLAVORINGS), MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), ONIONS, OLIVE OIL, SUGAR, GARLIC PUREE (CRUSHED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BASIL, METHYLCELLULOSE, PARSLEY, SPICES, SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID. CRUST: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) , INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, MODIFIED WHEY, CARAMEL COLOR, WHEAT FLOUR. SPICE TOPPING: LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SPICES, DRIED RED BELL PEPPER.CONTAINS: EGG, MILK,WHEAT
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.


