Is Stonemill Kitchens Chickpea & Wheatberry Pasta Salad Vegan?


Ingredients
COOKED ENRICHED CAVATAPPI PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), GARBANZO BEANS (GARBANZO BEANS, WATER, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, COOKED WHEATBERRY AND BARLEY BLEND (COOKED WHEATBERRIES [WHEATBERRIES, WATER], COOKED BARLEY [BARLEY, WATER]), LEMON JUICE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES (SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, SULFUR DIOXIDE, SALT, GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID), RED BELL PEPPER, BABY SPINACH, GOLDEN BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WHITE WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST, CONTAINS SULFITES), SUGAR, SALT, WATER, CULTURED DEXTROSE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, BASIL, DIJON MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SEA SALT, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC, SPICES), GARLIC (GARLIC, WATER), DEHYDRATED ONION, GARLIC POWDER, XANTHAN GUM, ROSEMARY, LEMON OIL, NATAMYCIN (PRESERVE QUALITY). CONTAINS: WHEAT.
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.


