Is CHICKEN CHOW MEIN Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 5 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

  • oyster extractives
  • chicken broth
  • oyster flavored sauce
  • chicken breast
  • seasoned chicken
  • lactic acid
  • riboflavin

oyster extractives

Dietitian note

Oysters are a type of mollusk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

COOKED CHOW MEIN NOODLES ([WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED WITH THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, REDUCED IRON], WATER, LIQUID WHOLE EGG, CORN STARCH), WATER, SEASONED CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT), BOK CHOY, CARROTS, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL, VINEGAR, LACTIC ACID), SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, SEASONING (CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, FERMENTED RICE SEASONING, VINEGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE, SULFITES), SUGAR, OYSTER FLAVORED SAUCE (WATER, SUGAR, SALT, OYSTER EXTRACTIVES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR), GINGER PUREE, CHICKEN BROTH, GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, WATER), CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, CANOLA OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SESAME OIL, SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOY SAUCE [SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT], MALTODEXTRIN), GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, WHITE PEPPER.

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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

CHICKEN CHOW MEIN is available at 1 retailer

Aldi

About this product

Poultry · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmamiSweet
Texture
ChewySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go