Is Bens Original Bistro Express Fried Style Rice 250g Pescatarian?

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

Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

  • lactic acid
  • natural flavor dextrose

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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Description

Microwavable, ready-to-heat fried-style rice offering savory, wok-tossed flavor and separated, slightly chewy grains. Often used as a quick side for stir-fries, curries, or grilled proteins and as a convenience meal base. Reviewers commonly cite ease of preparation, consistent texture, and variable opinions on seasoning intensity and occasional comments about packaging.

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Ingredients

Water, Long grain parboiled rice, Seasoning [yeast extra (barley), salt, sugar, dried vegetable (tomato, onion, garlic), natural flavor dextrose, dried soy sauce (soy), torul yeast, potassium chloride, lactic acid (acidulant), vinegar powder (acidulant). spice, guar gum, xanthan gum, silicon dioxide), Canola oil.

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About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmamiSweet
Texture
SoftOily
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go