Is Mary B's® Buttermilk Biscuits 12 ct Bag Vegetarian?


Ingredients
Enriched Bleached Flour (Bleached Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate !(Vitamin B1), Riboflavin !(Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Buttermilk, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Shortening (Soybean Oil, Cottonseed Oil), Water, Nonfat Milk, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Contains 2% Or Less Of Sugar, Salt, Sodium Caseinate, Datem ! (Emulsifier), Artificial Flavors, Enriched Bleached Flour (Bleached Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate !(Vitamin B1), Riboflavin !(Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Artificial Flavors
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.


