Is Catalina Finer Food Catalina Croquettes, 40 ea Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 3 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 7 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • ham seasoning base
  • rendered pork fat
  • cooked ham
  • calcium propionate
  • tricalcium phosphate to prevent caking
  • mono diglycerides
  • monocalcium phosphate
  • +3 more

ham seasoning base

Dietitian note

Ham comes from pig.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Cooked Ham And Water Product - 25% Of Weight Is Added Ingredients (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Natural Liquid Smoke, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Batter Mix (Water, All Purpose Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Enzyme, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Corn Flour, Non Fat Dry Milk, Granulated Garlic, Salt, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), White Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Monosodium Glutamate), Water, Bread Crumbs (Enriched Wheat Flour With Folic Acid (Enriched With Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin), Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soy Flour, Wheat Gluten, Partially Hydrated Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil, Soy Fiber, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Calcium Propionate (Preservative) May Contain Sesame Seed), Soy Protein Concentrate, High Gluten Flour [Enriched Wheat Flour (Enzymes, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Potassium Bromate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)], Whole Wheat Flour, Rendered Pork Fat (Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite) And/Or Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil), Dehydrated Potato Flakes (Dehydrated Potato Flakes, Mono Diglycerides, Sapp And Citric Acid), Ham Seasoning Base (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Salt, Sugar, Flavorings, Less Than 2% Tricalcium Phosphate To Prevent Caking), Bell Peppers (Bell Peppers, Water, Citric Acid), Granulated Garlic, Dehydrated Onions, Spices, Red Gel Based Color (Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Glycerine Sorbitol, Fd&C Red 40 (129), Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Fd&C Red 3 (E127), Salt, Carrageenan, Agar Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate (As Preservative), 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

Catalina Finer Food Catalina Croquettes, 40 ea is available at 1 retailer

Walmart

About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavorySmokyUmami
Texture
CrispySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingSandwichSide DishMeal Prep