Is pasta vegan?

by Matthew
(Las Vegas)

Question:
What kind of pasta noodles are vegan? Are vegan noodles only the ones that aren't made with egg in the dough?

Answer:

That's a great question. Most pasta is vegan, but there are a few ingredients you do need to look out for. Egg noodles are almost never going to be vegan, unless you can find one that is a "faux egg noodle" pasta.

Another common non-vegan ingredient in pasta is butter. Some manufacturers add it to give the pasta softness, but many use canola or olive oil instead.

I personally love vegan pasta that is made from whole grains. Buckwheat noodles, or soba noodles, are easy to find in grocery stores and Asian markets, as well as in bulk online for better prices. In most grocery stores you can find more than just whole wheat, such as whole grain vegan pasta made from quinoa, millet, rice, corn, and rye grains.

Ezekial makes a killer sprouted whole grains pasta that is extremely hearty and healthy.

I hope that helps!