Is Marino's Garlic Spread, Garlic Vegan?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL), PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, WATER, GRATED PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES (CORN STARCH AND/OR CELLULOSE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING)), MILKFAT, CHOPPED GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, CITRIC ACID), SALT, SPICES, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, DRY SWEET WHEY, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER). MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES (MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANTS)), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR).
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.


