Is BEEF JERKY, APPLEWOOD Vegetarian?


Ingredients
BEEF WHOLE MUSCLE, WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOY BEANS, SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE AS PRESERVATIVE), APPLEWOOD SMOKE FLAVOR, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, WATER, MOLASSES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SOY SAUCE, NATURAL FLAVORING, CARAMEL COLORING, ANCHOVIES, POLYSORBATE 80, SOY FLOUR, GARLIC EXTRACT), GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, BLACK PEPPER.
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.


