Is Kroger® Butter & Herb Instant Mashed Potatoes Vegetarian?


Ingredients
Potato Flakes (Dehydrated Potato, Mono- And Diglycerides, (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite, Citric Acid)), Maltodextrin, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Dehydrated Garlic, Corn Syrup Solids, Natural Flavor, Palm Oil, Dehydrated Onion, Spice, Monoglycerides, Sodium Caseinate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Tbhq, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Potato Flakes (Dehydrated Potato, Mono- And Diglycerides, (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bisulfite, Citric Acid)), Sodium Silicoaluminate
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.


