Is Crab Vegetarian?

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This ingredient comes from animals.

Crab and the Vegetarian Diet

Crab is a popular seafood known for its sweet, delicate flavor and tender texture. It is harvested from oceans and is a common ingredient in seafood boils, sushi, and crab cakes. As a shellfish, crab is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, but it is not appropriate for vegetarian diets since it is derived from an animal source.

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Foods That Commonly Contain Crab

Crab cakes
Sushi
Seafood pasta
Bisques
Crab salads

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