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

Is Ben's Original Ready Rice Fried Rice Vegetarian?

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

Microwavable ready-to-heat side features savory, mildly smoky flavor and a fluffy-yet-firm texture; some consumers report occasional chewiness or uneven heating. Commonly used as a quick side or base for stir-fries, bowls, and add-ins. Reviews highlight convenience and consistent taste, with occasional notes about saltiness and portion size.

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Ingredients

Water, Parboiled Long Grain Rice, Carrots, Peas, Canola Oil (Adds a Trivial Amount of Saturated Fat); Less than 2% of: Yeast Extract, Salt, Dehydrated Onion, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Dehydrated Soy Sauce (Fermented Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Potassium Chloride Natural Flavors, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken (Adds a Trivial Amount of Saturated Fat and Cholesterol) (Chicken, Chicken Broth, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid), Dehydrated Chives, Chicken Fat (Adds a Trivial Amount of Saturated Fat and Cholesterol), Citric Acid, Vitamins and Minerals [Calcium (Calcium Carbonate), Iron (Iron Phosphate), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate), Folic Acid], Turmeric Extract Color).

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

Ben's Original Ready Rice Fried Rice is available at 3 retailers

H-E-BVitacostHarris Teeter

About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
SoftOily
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunch
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