Is ROTINI PASTA SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
ROTINI PASTA (DURUM SEMOLINA, DRIED SPINACH, DRIED TOMATO, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GOLDEN ITALIAN DRESSING (WATER, VINEGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, CANOLA], SUGAR, SALT, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER, GARLIC, ONION, CARAMEL, SODIUM BENZOATE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA AS PRESERVATIVES, YELLOW #5, YELLOW #6), CELERY, BLACK OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FERROUS GLUCONATE), YELLOW ONION, RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED ONION, RED WINE VINAIGRETTE (VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, CANOLA], RED WINE VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, SALT, EGG YOLK, GARLIC, SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ALGINATE, ONION, NATURAL ELDERBERRY CONCENTRATE [COLOR], CARAMEL, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA AS A PRESERVATIVE), SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, CIDER VINEGAR (CIDER VINEGAR-REDUCED WITH WATER TO 4% ACIDITY), WHITE VINEGAR (WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR REDUCED WITH WATER TO 5% ACIDITY), SALT, BLACK PEPPER, GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER, SOY OIL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES)
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.


