Is PANERA BREAD, ORGANIC VEGETARIAN CHILI Vegetarian?


Ingredients
VEGETABLE STOCK* (WATER, VEGETABLE BASE* [CARROTS*, TOMATOES*, ONIONS*, POTATOES*, GARLIC*, SEA SALT, DEXTROSE*, EVAPORATED CANE SYRUP*, CANOLA OIL*, SPICES*, TURMERIC*]), TOMATOES* (CRUSHED TOMATOES*, TOMATO PUREE*, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), CHICKPEAS*, WATER, SEA SALT), KIDNEY BEANS* (KIDNEY BEANS*, WATER, SEA SALT, KOMBU SEAWEED), ONIONS*, CELERY*, CARROTS*, RED BELL PEPPERS*, BLACK BEANS*, LENTILS*, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN STARCH, GARLIC*, CANOLA OIL*, LEMON JUICE*, CILANTRO*, CHILI POWDER*, SPICES* AND JALAPENO PEPPERS*.
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.


