Is Fruit Gushers Variety Pack Vegetarian?


Ingredients
Sugar And/or Golden Sugar, Corn Syrup, Concentrated Pear Puree, Corn Syrup Solids, Modified Corn Starch, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Modified Palm Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Glycerin, Concentrated Grape Juice, Carrageenan, Citric Acid, Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Natural Flavour, Ascorbic Acid, Dextrose, Potassium Citrate, Agar-agar, Xanthan Gum, Colour (Contains Tartrazine), Dimethylpolysiloxane Formulation, Sulphites, Contains Sulphite
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.


