Is ITALIAN PASTA SALAD, ITALIAN Vegan?


Ingredients
ITALIAN DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SWEETENER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED WINE VINEGAR, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, SPICES DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, ENRICHED WITH [NIACIN, IRON {FERROUS SULFATE}, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], TOMATO SOLIDS, DRIED SPINACH), WATER, CARROT, CELERY, ONIONS, LEMON JUICE (WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE AND SODIUM BISULFITE [PRESERVATIVES], LEMON OIL), RIPE OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE [ADDED TO STABILIZE COLOR]), GREEN PEPPER, RED PEPPER, SALT, ONION POWDER, BASIL, OREGANO, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
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.


