Is Rustico Greek Vegan?


Ingredients
CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, YEAST, WHEAT GLUTEN, RYE FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY AND WHEAT FLOURS, DEXTROSE, CANOLA OIL, GLUCOSE, MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENT, BACTERIAL CULTURES, WHEAT STARCH, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ASCORBIC ACID, MICROBIAL ENZYMES), SAUCE (TOMATOES, TOMATO PASTE, SUGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, SPICE), EDAM, MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN CHEESES (MILK, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURE, MICROBIAL RENNET), CHERRY TOMATOES, MARINATED FETA STYLE CHEESE (MILK, OLIVE OIL, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURES, PARSLEY, GARLIC, MICROBIAL RENNET, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SPICES), RED ONION, ZUCCHINI, MARINATED OLIVES (OLIVES, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PARSLEY, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES), CANOLA OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, PALM AND COCONUT OILS, WATER, GARLIC PUREE, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, SPICE.
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.


