Is CHOCOLATE CRUNCHIES Vegetarian?


Ingredients
CRUNCH (ENRICHED FLOUR (CONTAINS NIACIN REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, RIBOFLAVIN), SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE SHORTENING (CONTAINS COTTONSEED OIL &/OR SOYBEAN OIL), WATER, CORN SYRUP, COCOA, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SWEET WHEY, SALT, CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR & FD&C COLOR (RED MO, BLUE#1, YELLOW#5)) & COATING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, COCOA LECITHIN & VANILLIN-AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR).
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.


