Is DELI CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
MACARONI (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, [ENRICHED WITH IRON {FERROUS SULPHATE} AND B VITAMINS [NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]]), SALAD DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR, CITRIC ACID), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CELERY, SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVES], NATURAL FLAVORINGS), RED PEPPERS (BELL PEPPERS, WATER AND CITRIC ACID), CARROTS. ONIONS, SALT, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, VINEGAR, BLACK PEPPER, MUSTARD FLOUR, XANTHAN GUM.
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.


