Is Akira Vegetable Bao Buns Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • diglycerides of fatty acids
  • calcium carbonate

diglycerides of fatty acids

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (e470, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal, plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Water, Chinese Cabbage (14%), Cabbage (9%), Bamboo Shoots (4%), Fully Refined Soybean Oil, Textured Soya Protein, Sugar, Shiitake Mushroom (1%), Thickener: Hydroxypropyl Distarch Phosphate, Potato Starch, Sesame Oil, Spring Onion, Salt, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Sodium Phosphates, Glucono-delta-lactone, Calcium Carbonate, Emulsifiers: Soya Lecithins, Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Pepper, White Pepper Powder. Contains Wheat, Soya, Sesame, including cereals containing Gluten. May contain Peanuts, Milk, Fish, Molluscs, crustaceans, egg, celery, mustard and Sesame.

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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.

About this product

Bread · Roll

Flavor
SavoryUmami
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
SandwichLunchSnacking