Is H‑E‑B Meal Simple Penne with Basil Tomato Mozzarella Salad Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 5 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • milk
  • mozzarella
  • cheese cultures
  • cow skim milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • riboflavin
  • cultured dextrose
  • natural flavor

milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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cheese cultures
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Ingredients

Cooked Penne Pasta (Enriched Macaroni Product (Water, Semolina Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, Salt), Grape Tomatoes, Lemon Basil Dressing (Oil Blend (Olive Oil, Canola Oil), Water, Vegetable Base (Vegetable Juice Blend (Water, Carrot Juice Concentrate, Celery Juice Concentrate, Onion Juice Concentrate, Tomato Juice Concentrate, Cabbage Juice Concentrate, Salt), Maltodextrin, Salt, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Mushroom Extract, Spice, Natural Flavor), Basil Pesto (Basil, Canola Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese (Cow Skim Milk(pasteurized Part), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Garlic, Salt), Red Wine Vinegar (Contains Sulfites), White Balsamic Vinegar (Wine Vinegar, Grape Must (Contains Sulfites)), Lemon Juice, Parmesan (Milk(cultured), Salt, Enzymes, Cellulose (Anticaking), Natamycin ), Pine Nuts, Roasted Garlic (Garlic, Oil Blend (Canola Oil, Olive Oil)), Dijon Mustard (Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, Salt, White Wine, Pectin(fruit), Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sugar, Spices), Shallots, Parsley, Freshness Retainer (Cultured Dextrose, Maltodextrin), Garlic, Corn Starch, Salt, Oregano, Spearmint, Xanthan, Pepper, White Pepper), Mozzarella (Milk(pasteurized), Vinegar, Enzymes, Salt)

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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.

Where to buy

H‑E‑B Meal Simple Penne with Basil Tomato Mozzarella Salad is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Pasta · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryGarlickyNuttyHerbaceous
Texture
CreamyOily
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The GoSalad