Is ARANCINI GOURMET RICE APPETIZER RICE BALL 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

  • lactic acid
  • vegetable enzymes

lactic acid

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

COOKED ORGANIC BLACK JAPONICA RICE (WATER, ORGANIC BLACK JAPONICA RICE), COOKED ORGANIC BROWN RICE (WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE), ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE BREADCRUMBS (ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT), ORGANIC GOUDA CHEESE (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SEA SALT, VEGETABLE ENZYMES), ORGANIC MOZZARELLA CHEESE (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SEA SALT, VEGETABLE ENZYMES), ORGANIC CREAM CHEESE (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, ORGANIC CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ORGANIC LOCUST BEAN GUM), ORGANIC EGG, WATER, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC UNSALTED BUTTER (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED CREAM, LACTIC ACID), SEA SALT, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL (ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, CITRIC ACID).

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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

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyButteryUmami
Texture
CrispyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingSide Dish