Is CLASSIC POTATO SALAD Vegetarian?


Ingredients
POTATOES, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR), WATER SWEET PICKLE RELISH (CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVES], NATURAL FLAVORINGS), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, DICED RED PEPPER (BELL PEPPERS, WATER AND CITRIC ACID), ONIONS, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES, YELLOW #5 FOOD COLOR, TURMERIC AND FLAVORING), SALT, GREEN BELL PEPPER, CARROTS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VINEGAR, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM.
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.


