Is Central Market Mrs. Paschal's Buttermilk Pie, Serves 8-10 Vegan?
Ingredients
Buttermilk Pie Filling (Sugar, Eggs (Eggs, Citric Acid (Citric Acid , Water)), Buttermilk (Milk(cultured/lowfat), Skim Milk, Corn Starch, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Carrageenan, Mono & Diglycerides (Emulsifier), Carob Bean Gum, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3), Unsalted Butter (Cream(pasteurized) (Milk), Natural Flavor), Wheat Flour, Enriched Yellow Cornmeal (Yellow Cornmeal, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vanilla Extract (Water, Vanilla Bean Extractive, Alcohol), Salt), Pie Shell (Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Interesterified Soybean Oil, Water, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, White Grape Juice Concentrate, Salt, Citrus Fiber, Xanthan Gum), Nutmeg, Keep Refrigerated
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.


