No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 2 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Is CHICKEN TAMALE, CHICKEN Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 2 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.
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Ingredients

WATER; TAMALE FLOUR (STONEGROUND CORN MASA FLOUR; TRACE OF LIME): COOKED CHICKEN MEAT (DARK CHICKEN MEAT; WHITE CHICKEN MEAT; WATER; MODIFIED FOOD STARCH: SALT: SODIUM PHOSPHATE), GREEN CHILI (GREEN CHILI; CITRIC ACID); VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN: CANOLA AND/OR CORN OIL); CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK; SALT; ENZYMES; ANNATTO [COLOR]); MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK; SALT: ENZYMES): CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH; SALT; CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (CORN SYRUP SOLIDS: CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK; SALT; ENZYMES]; AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT: DISODIUM PHOSPHATE; SALT; ANNATTO EXTRACTIVES (COLOR]); JALAPENO PEPPERS (WITH SALT: ACETIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE): CHICKEN FLAVOR (YEAST EXTRACT; SALT; WHEAT FLOUR; SUGAR; SMOKED TORULA YEAST; RENDERED CHICKEN FAT; NATURAL FLAVORS, POWDERED CHICKEN); CHILI PEPPER; FLAVOR; SPICES.

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

Poultry · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavoryMild
Texture
SoftTender
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go
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