Is Portesi Sausage & Pepperoni Pizza, Sausage & Pepperoni Vegan?


Ingredients
CRUST (FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR], WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, SALT, DEXTROSE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SOY LECITHIN), SAUCE (TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), SPICES, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES), LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, AND ENZYMES), SAUSAGE (PORK, WATER, SPICE, SALT, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER PAPRIKA), PEPPERONI (PORK AND BEEF, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, FLAVORING SODIUM NITRITE, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID, MAY ALSO CONTAIN WATER, DEHYDRATED GARLIC AND LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE).
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.


