Is Chestnut Hill Classic Ranch Dressing, Classic Ranch Vegetarian?


Ingredients
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, GARLIC POWDER, ACETIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, ONION POWDER, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), SPICES, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, SUCRALOSE, BHT (PRESERVATIVE), PROPYL GALLATE (PRESERVATIVE), FD&C YELLOW #5.
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.


