Is Banquet Mega Bowls Dynamite Penne and Meatballs, Frozen Meal, 14 oz (Frozen) Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 5 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • mechanically separated chicken, pork, beef, water, textured vegetable protein
  • enzyme modified cream
  • natural flavor
  • enzymes
  • caramel color, sodium tripolyphosphate, nutmeg, natural flavorings, soy lecithin
  • +1 more

mechanically separated chicken, pork, beef, water, textured vegetable protein

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Sauce: Water, Tomato Paste, Soybean Oil, Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Sugar, Garlic, Nonfat Dry Milk, Rochester Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor), Salt, Crushed Red Pepper, Spices, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Enzyme Modified Cream (Cream, Water, Salt). Cooked Enriched Pasta: Water, Enriched Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Reduced Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil. Meatballs: Mechanically Separated Chicken, Pork, Beef, Water, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soy Protein Concentrate, Salt, Breader (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour [Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Durum Flour, Leavening [Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate], Yeast), Dried Onion, Citric Acid, Garlic, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Less Than 0.1% Sodium Benzoate [Preservative]), Caramel Color, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Nutmeg, Natural Flavorings, Soy Lecithin. Cheese Blend: Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Skim Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes), Parsley.

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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.

Where to buy

Banquet Mega Bowls Dynamite Penne and Meatballs, Frozen Meal, 14 oz (Frozen) is available at 18 retailers

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryGarlickySpicySalty
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepOn The Go