Is Private Selection® Black Bean Layered Dip Vegetarian?


Ingredients
Black Beans ( Black Beans , Water , Salt , Calcium Chloride , Ferrous Gluconate ) , Sour Cream ( Grade A Cultured Pasteurized Cream , Modified Corn Starch , Sodium Phosphate , Guar Gum , Calcium Sulfate , Carrageenan , Potassium Sorbate [ Maintains Freshness ] , Locust Bean Gum ) , Tomatoes , Tomato Juice , Cheddar Cheese ( Cultured Pasteurized Milk , Salt , Enzymes , Annatto Color , Natamycin [ Natural Mold Inhibitor ] ) , Tomato Paste , Peppers ( Green Bell , Jalapeno , Green Chile ) , Onions , Avocado , Water , Canola Oil , Salt , Modified Corn Starch , Garlic , Distilled Vinegar , Carrot Fiber , Spices , Apple Cider Vinegar , Xanthan Gum , Citric Acid , Sugar , Dehydrated Onion , Guar Gum , Dehydrated Garlic , Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate ( Maintains Freshness ) , Lactic Acid , Sodium Alginate , Calcium Chloride , Cilantro , Ascorbic Acid , Smoked Paprika .
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.


