Is Black Pudding Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • pork fat
  • dried blood
  • calcium carbonate

pork fat

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

dried blood
calcium carbonate

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Ingredients

Water, Wheat flour (wheat flour, iron, thiamin, nicotinic acid, calcium carbonate), Pork fat, Oatmeal, Haemoglobin, Salt, Dried blood, Onion powder, Herbs, Black pepper, Raising agent (ammonium carbonates), Celery, Pimento, Sage extract.

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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

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavoryMeatyPeppery
Texture
DenseGrainy
Commonly used for
BreakfastGrillingSandwich