Is MYSTIC PIZZA, ULTIMATE PEPPERONI PIZZA Vegan?


Ingredients
CRUST: WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CORN OIL, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT, BAKING POWDER (CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH), SAUCE: FRESH VINE-RIPENED CRUSHED TOMATOES, (SEA SALT, CITRIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, DEHYDRATED ONION), SALT, ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED SHEEP'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENT]), BASIL, CHEESE: WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). UNCURED PEPPERONI: NO NITRITES OR NITRATES ADDED EXCEPT THOSE NATURALLY OCCURRING IN SEA SALT, NATURAL SPICES, CELERY POWDER, CANE SUGAR, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, NATURAL SPICE EXTRACTIVES, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA. MAY CONTAIN EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP, CELERY JUICE CONCENTRATE.
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.


