Is GARDEN SPINACH DIP Vegetarian?


Ingredients
SPINACH, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, FILTERED WATER, EGG YOLKS, MUSTARD, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, FRUCTOSE, SALT, SPICE, AND EDTA CALCIUM DISODIUM [ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), CREAM CHEESE (SOYBEAN OIL, FILTER WATER, EGG YOLKS, MUSTARD, CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, FRUCTOSE, SALT, SPICE, AND EDTA CALCIUM DISODIUM [ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR]), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED GRADE A MILK, GRADE A CREAM, STABILIZER [MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM], GELATIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE), VEGETABLE SEASONING (DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES [ONION, CARROT, CABBAGE, TOMATO, LEEK, PEAS, CAULIFLOWER, CELERY], HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SALT, POTATO FLOUR, LACTOSE POWDER, VEGETABLE EXTRACT [CHINESE CABBAGE EXTRACT AND MALTODEXTRIN] SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES INCLUDING TURMERIC [COLOR], CARAMEL COLOR), SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVES).
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.


