Is MEATBALLS & MARINARA Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKED MEATBALLS (BEEF, PORK, EGG, PARMESAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, TOMATO PASTE [TOMATO PASTE, SALT, CITRIC ACID], BREAD CRUMBS [RICE FLOUR, WATER, YEAST, SALT, SUGAR], SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, SALT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC), MARINARA SAUCE (TOMATOES IN JUICE [TOMATOES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID], WATER, TOMATOES IN PUREE [TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SALT], ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BROWN SUGAR, TOMATO BASE [TOMATO PUREE, SUNFLOWER AND OLIVE OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, TOMATO PASTE, POTATO FLOUR, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID], SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, BASIL, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES).
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.


