Is CALIFORNIA PASTA SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
ROTINI PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, [ENRICHED WITH IRON {FERROUS SULFATE} AND B VITAMINS {NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID}], TOMATO SOLIDS, DRIED SPINACH), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, RED BELL PEPPERS, CARROTS, VINEGAR, ZUCCHINI, KIDNEY BEANS (KIDNEY BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM ETDA [TO PRESERVE COLOR]), CELERY, ONIONS, SOYBEAN OIL. SUGAR, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, BURGUNDY WINE POWDER (MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BURGUNDY WINE SOLIDS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, AND SORBIC ACID, SULFITES, POTASSIUM SORBATE {PRESERVATIVES}), ASCORBIC ACID, GARLIC POWDER.
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.


