Is Hershey's, Reese's and York Zero Sugar Assorted Flavored Candy, Variety Bag 15.5 oz Vegetarian?


Ingredients
HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CANDY INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, POLYDEXTROSE", CREAM (MILK), MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CALCIUM CARBONATE, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), LECITHIN (SOY), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PGPR. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY. *ADDS A NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF SUGAR Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source. HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK CHOCOLATE CANDY INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, POLYDEXTROSET, MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). ADDS A NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF SUGAR Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source. YORK CHOCOLATE CANDY PEPPERMINT PATTIES INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, CHOCOLATE, ISOMALT, MALTITOL SYRUP, COCOA BUTTER, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALIT, POLYDEXTROSE, MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LECITHIN (SOY), PGPR, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, VANILLIN (ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR). CONTAINS: MILK, SOY. MANUFACTURED ON THE SAME EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PEANUTS. Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source. REESE'S MINIATURE CUPS INGREDIENTS: MALTITOL, PEANUTS", COCOA BUTTER, CHOCOLATE, LACTITOL (MILK), CELLULOSE GEL POLYDEXTROSE+, VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, PALM OIL), MILK FAT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CREAM (MILK)! SALT, LECITHIN (SOY), SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PGPR, SUCRALOSE, TBHQ & CITRIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). CONTAINS: PEANUTS, MILK, SOY. ADDS A NEGLIGIBLE AMOUNT OF SUGAR Ingredient(s) derived from a bioengineered source.
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.


