Is Giant Eagle Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread, Smoked Salmon Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • atlantic salmon
  • hot smoked salmon
  • lactic acid

atlantic salmon

Dietitian note

Salmon is a species of fish.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

hot smoked salmon
lactic acid

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Ingredients

PASTEURIZED CREAM, NONFAT DRY MILK, HOT SMOKED SALMON (ATLANTIC SALMON, SALT, NATURAL HARDWOOD SMOKE), LACTIC ACID, SALT, STABILIZERS (GUAR GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM), POTASSIUM SORBATE (MAINTAINS FRESHNESS).

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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.

About this product

Spread · Spreadable

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
SandwichDippingSnacking
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