Is CHEESE TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD, CHEESE TORTELLINI Vegan?


Ingredients
CHEESE TORTELLINI (PASTA [SEMOLINA, WATER, EGGS, BETA CAROTENE], FILLING: RICOTTA CHEESE [MILK, WHEY, CREAM; VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM), PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], UNSMOKED PROVOLONE CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], BREAD CRUMBS [RICE FLOUR, WATER, EGG, PALM OIL, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, SUNFLOWER OIL, CORNSTARCH, KOSHER SALT], FONTINA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, CANOLA OIL, GRANA PADANO CHEESE [PART-SKIMMED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, RENNET, SALT, EGG WHITE LYSOZYME], GRATED ROMANO CHEESE [SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE RENNET, SALT], SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICES), ITALIAN DRESSING (DISTILLED VINEGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF GARLIC*, ONION*, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, RED BELL PEPPER*, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE [AS PRESERVATIVES], SPICE, BETA-CAROTENE [FOR COLOR], CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR), SCALLIONS, RED PEPPERS, GREEN PEPPERS, LEMON JUICE (LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE [FILTERED WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE), SODIUM BISULFITE AND SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVES, NATURAL LEMON OIL], CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CAPERS (CAPERS, VINEGAR, WATER, SALT), OREGANO, PARSLEY, SALT, SPICES.
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.


