Is BERTOLLI, RUSTICO BAKES CHICKEN PARMIGIANA & PENNE Vegan?


Ingredients
Cooked Pasta (Water, Enriched Pasta [Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]) , Breaded Chicken (Boneless Chicken Breast Meat With Rib Meat, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Modified Food Starch, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Spices, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphates, Dextrose, Parmesan Cheese [Partially Skim Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Sugar, Enzyme Modified Parmesan Cheese [Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Cheese Flavor [with Dehydrated Cheese {Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes}, Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Soy Lecithin], Whey, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Leavening [Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate], Yeast, Natural Flavors, Garlic Powder, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil, Onion Powder, Mustard Seed, Extractives of Paprika, Parsley, Caramel Color. Parfried in Soybean Oil), Crushed Tomatoes in Puree (Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Citric Acid), Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey Protein Concentrate), Water, LESS THAN 2% OF: Sauteed Onions (Onions, Soybean Oil), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Spices, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Crushed Garlic, Salt, Tomato Paste, Citric Acid. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, 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.


