Is Valetti's Classy Zesty Italian Dressing and Marinate Vegetarian?


Ingredients
WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC*, XANTHAN GUM (A NATURAL FOOD FIBER), ONION*, SODIUM BENZOATE & POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS PRESERVATIVES), RED BELL PEPPER*, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), TURMERIC EXTRACT (FOR COLOR). *DRIED. ALLERGENS: SOY. Manufactured on equipment that also processes eggs, milk, wheat, soy, sesame, and fish.
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.


