Is El Rey Lemon Tortilla Chips Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 4 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • tricalcium phosphate
  • disodium inosinate
  • natural flavors
  • calcium hydroxide

tricalcium phosphate

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt which can be found in both rocks and bones. Absent more information on the label, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Non-gmo Whole Grain Corn, Water, Corn Oil, Salt, Sugar, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Cheddar And Blue Cheese Powder, Buttermilk, Whey, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Maltodextrin, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Nonfat Dry Milk, Sodium Caseinate, Yellow 6 Extractives Of Turmeric And Annatto, Corn Syrup Solids, Dehydrated Onion And Garlic, Paprika, Tomato Powder, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Citrate, Lemon Oil, Calcium Hydroxide, Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate, Natural Flavors, Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide And Tricalcium Phosphate

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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

El Rey Lemon Tortilla Chips is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Chips · Piece

Flavor
CitrusSavoryTangy
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingDippingOn The Go