Is VEGETARIAN BOW TIE PASTA SALAD Vegan?


Ingredients
FARFALLE PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATOES, DRESSING (CANOLA OIL, WATER, LEMON JUICE {FILTERED WATER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON OIL}, ROASTED GARLIC, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, BASIL, BLACK PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE), BLACK OLIVES (RIPE OLIVES, SALT, WATER AND STABILIZER: FERROUS GLUCONATE), ONIONS RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, PEPPERONCINI PEPPERS (PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, BENZOATE OF SODA, SODIUM METABISULFITE {AS A PRESERVATIVE}, FD&C YELLOW #5), PARSLEY.
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.


