Is Ben's Original Special Fried Microwave Rice 250G Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 2 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • pork
  • ham
  • natural flavouring
  • dextrose

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice (81%), Scrambled Egg (5.9%) (Free-Range Egg, Whole Milk, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Spice), Peas (5.1%), Ham (2.7%) (Pork, Water, Salt, Stabilisers (Carrageenan, Sodium Triphosphates), Dextrose, Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite)), Toasted Sesame Oil, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Spices (Ginger, 5 Spice), Salt, Soya Sauce Powder (Soyabeans, Wheat, Salt), Natural Flavouring, Acid (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.

Where to buy

Ben's Original Special Fried Microwave Rice 250G is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Rice · Pouch

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
LunchOn The Go