Is REAL FOODS, TUSCAN PESTO PASTA SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
NOODLES (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN FOLIC ACID) SWEET BASIL DRESSING (MAYONNAISE [SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE EGGS, VINEGAR, WATER, EGG YOLKS SALT SUGAR LEMON JUICE CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, NATURAL FLAVORS], BASIL, OLIVE OIL, SOYBEAN OIL PARMESAN CHEESE [WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURES SALT, ENZYMES], GARLIC, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE WATER SALT) SUN DRIED TOMATOES (TOMATOES CONTAINS SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR COLOR RETENTION), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM COWS MILK CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES [AGED OVER TEN MONTHS] AND CELLULOSE [TO PREVENT CAKING]), SPINACH.
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.


