Is Idahoan Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes - Gluten-Free, Real Idaho Potatoes - 4 Cups (1.5-Ounces Each) Vegetarian?

Description
Described as buttery with a smooth, slightly fluffy texture, these instant mashed potatoes reconstitute quickly and are commonly used as a side for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, potlucks, or as a base for toppings. Reviewers cite consistent portioning and convenience, while some request additional seasoning or richer flavor occasionally noted.

Description
Described as buttery with a smooth, slightly fluffy texture, these instant mashed potatoes reconstitute quickly and are commonly used as a side for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, potlucks, or as a base for toppings. Reviewers cite consistent portioning and convenience, while some request additional seasoning or richer flavor occasionally noted.
Ingredients
Potatoes, vegetable oil (coconut, sunflower, soybean), maltodextrin, dried corn syrup, salt, sugar, nonfat dry milk, butter (cream, salt), mono- and diglycerides, calcium stearoyl lactylate, natural flavors. Freshness preserved by sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bisulfite, citric acid, and mixed tocopherols.
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.