Is Kroger® Bac'n Buds Vegetarian?

Description
Smoky, savory bits deliver a crunchy texture that adds crispness and umami to salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets and casseroles. Shoppers commonly cite convenience and consistent flavor, noting versatility as a topping or mix-in; some reviewers mention an intensely salty or artificial aftertaste in certain batches across online review sites.

Description
Smoky, savory bits deliver a crunchy texture that adds crispness and umami to salads, baked potatoes, soups, omelets and casseroles. Shoppers commonly cite convenience and consistent flavor, noting versatility as a topping or mix-in; some reviewers mention an intensely salty or artificial aftertaste in certain batches across online review sites.
Ingredients
SOY FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ ADDED TO PROTECT FRESHNESS, LESS THAN 2% OF HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, DRIED YEAST, CARAMEL COLOR, RED 3, RED 40, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL (COTTON SEED OIL AND SOYBEAN OIL), SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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.


