Is MERINGUE PIE, KEY LIME Vegan?


Ingredients
FILLING: WATER, SUGAR, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, EGG YOLKS, CONCENTRATED KEY WEST LIME JUICE, PALM OIL; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: XANTHAN GUM, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, RED 40, BLUE 1), TITANIUM DIOXIDE. PASTRY CRUST: WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEXTROSE, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, ANNATTO COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), DRY SKIM MILK. MERINGUE: WATER, SUGAR, EGG WHITES, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM OF TARTAR, AGAR, CORN STARCH, CAROB BEAN GUM, VANILLIN, SALT, SORBIC ACID, MALIC ACID.
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.


