Is Tortiyahs! Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips Vegetarian?


Ingredients
WHOLE GRAIN CORN FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: SUNFLOWER OIL, CORN OIL, CANOLA OIL AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL), SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERMILK, WHEY, SALT, XANTHAN GUM], MALTODEXTRIN, CANE SUGAR*, TOMATO POWDER, WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, SPICES (INCLUDING TURMERIC FOR COLOR), DEHYDRATED RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), NONFAT DRY MILK, ROMANO CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE], NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), CITRIC ACID, *ADDS A TRIVIAL AMOUNT OF ADDED SUGARS
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.


