Is H-E-B Italian Style Chicken Meatballs Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 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

  • chicken breast with rib meat
  • chicken thighs
  • lactic acid
  • natural flavors
  • parmesan cheese
  • dextrose

chicken breast with rib meat

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Chicken Thighs, Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Seasoning (Bread Crumbs [Wheat Flour, Dextrose, Yeast, Salt], Sodium Lactate, Garlic, Potassium Chloride, Onion, Parmesan Cheese [Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Spices, Natural Flavors, Paprika, Yeast Extract, Extractives Of Paprika, Corn Oil, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid)

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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

H-E-B Italian Style Chicken Meatballs is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Poultry · Piece

Flavor
GarlickySavorySalty
Texture
DenseJuicy
Commonly used for
SandwichSide DishMeal Prep