Is Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad With Caesar Dressing Vegan?


Ingredients
Salad (romaine Lettuce, Croutons (unbleached Enriched Flour: Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sunflower Oil: Sunflower Oil, Rosemary Extract (to Preserve), Seasoning (cheese Powder: Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese, Cultures, Microbial Enzyme), Whey), Salt, Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid (acidulant), Parsley Flakes, Spice, Maltodextrin), Wheat Gluten, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Cane Sugar, Bakers Yeast), Grated Parmesan Cheese (parmesan Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme, Powdered Cellulose (anti-caking Agent), Whey). Caesar Dressing (water, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Worcestershire Sauce: Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Sauce (water, Wheat, Soybean, Salt), Water, Molasses, Agave Nectar, Sea Salt, Tamarind Lemon Juice Concentrate, Ginger, Garlic Powder, Allspice, Red Pepper, Orange Extract, Ground Cloves, Natural Smoke Flavor, Lemon Extract), Dijon Mustard: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Sea Salt, Spice), Garlic (water, Garlic), Olive Oil, White Distilled Vinegar, Powdered Buttermilk, Anchovy Paste (anchovies, Salt, Olive Oil, Acetic Acid), Black Pepper, Sea Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Xanthan Gum. Contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Anchovy.
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.


