Is Chilli Paste in Oil Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from meat or fish.

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Why it's not vegetarian

fish sauce 1
shrimp 83
dried shrimp 2
shrimp paste 2

fish sauce 1

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

shrimp 83

dried shrimp 2

shrimp paste 2

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Ingredients

Soybean Oil 27%, Sugar 24%, Water 15,5%, Shallot 11%, Garlic 6,5%, Tamarind 5%, Dried Red Chilli 4,5%, Shrimp Paste 2% (Shrimp 83%, Salt 17%), Dried Shrimp 2%, Salt 1,5%, Fish Sauce 1%

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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.