Is Goya Caribbean Classics, Ropa Vieja Con Arroz Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 5 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 4 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • beef stock
  • beef fat
  • beef base
  • beef
  • shredded beef
  • calcium chloride
  • vitamin b1
  • natural flavor
  • natural flavoring

beef stock

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Cooked Enriched Parboiled Long Grain White Rice (Water, White Rice (Long Grain Parboiled Rice, Enriched With Iron Phosphate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid), And Natural Sea Salt), Shredded Beef (Beef, Salt, Black Pepper, Garlic), Water, Tomato Sauce (Tomato Concentrate (Water, Tomato Paste), Salt, Corn Syrup, Citric Acid, And Natural Flavoring), Sugar, Beef Base (Beef Stock, Natural Flavor, Salt, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Beef Fat And Thiamine (Vitamin B1)), Canola Oil, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Corn Starch, Seasoning Blend (Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Spices, Annatto, Yeast Extract, Sugar, Turmeric), Olives (Manzanilla Olives, Water, Minced Pimiento Pepper, Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum, Calcium Chloride), Onions, Garlic, Capers (Capers, Water, Vinegar, Salt), Cilantro, Annatto Color, Caramel Color

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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

Goya Caribbean Classics, Ropa Vieja Con Arroz is available at 3 retailers

KrogerWalmartWegmans

About this product

Meat · Can

Flavor
SavoryUmamiGarlicky
Texture
Chunky
Commonly used for
LunchMeal Prep