Is GOURMET CORN & BLACK BEAN SALSA Vegetarian?


Ingredients
DICED TOMATOES IN JUICE (TOMATO, TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID CALCIUM CHLORIDE), YELLOW CORN, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, BLACK BEANS, FRESH ONION, FRESH JALAPENO PEPPERS, GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILES, CITRIC ACID), SALT, RED BELL PEPPERS (RED BELL PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), FRESH GREEN ONION, DEHYDRATED ONION, CILANTRO, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SPICES, BLACK PEPPERS, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM (NATURAL THICKENER).
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.


