Is GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA MELT Vegan?


Ingredients
PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], B VITAMINS [NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID]), EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, BLENDED OIL (CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL), PIZZA SAUCE (TOMATO SALSA [VINE-RIPENED FRESH TOMATOES, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID], WATER, ONION, TOMATO PASTE [SALT, CITRIC ACID], EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, GARLIC [GARLIC, WATER], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BASIL, SALT, SUGAR, PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER, ITALIAN SEASONING [OREGANO, MARJORAM, THYME, BASIL, ROSEMARY, SAGE]), ZUCCHINI, RED BELL PEPPER, YELLOW BELL PEPPER, CANOLA OIL, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, ENZYMES, SALT), ROASTED ONIONS (ONIONS, BLENDED OIL [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], SALT, SUGAR), BASIL PESTO (BLENDED OIL [CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL], BASIL, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE {TO PREVENT CAKING}], SLICED ALMONDS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, GARLIC, CULTURED DEXTROSE/MALTODEXTRIN, PARSLEY, BLACK PEPPER).
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.


