Is Long Grove Confectionery Co. Pastel Mint Nonpareils, Pink, Green, Yellow Vegetarian?


Ingredients
CONFECTIONERY COATING (SUGAR, VEGETABLE OILS [PALM KERNEL, PALM, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL], REDUCED MINERAL WHEY POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY POWDER, WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, SOY LECITHIN [EMULSIFIER], SALT, VANILLIN [ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING]), NONPAREILS (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, CARNAUBA WAX), ARTIFICIAL COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE), NATURAL PEPPERMINT 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.


