Is MALTESERS, CHOCOLATE MALT BALLS Vegetarian?


Ingredients
SUGAR, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, COCOA BUTTER, GLUCOSE SYRUP, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, COCOA MASS, PALM FAT, LACTOSE, WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), MILK FAT, WHEAT FLOUR, EMULSIFIERS (SOYA LECITHIN, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE), PALM OIL, RAISING AGENTS (CALCIUM PHOSPHATES, SODIUM CARBONATES, POTASSIUM CARBONATES), SALT, GLAZING AGENT (PECTIN), NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, MILK CHOCOLATE CONTAINS MILK SOLIDS 14% MINIMUM, MILK CHOCOLATE CONTAINS VEGETABLE FATS IN ADDITION TO COCOA BUTTER.
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.


