Is H‑E‑B Meal Simple Spicy Shrimp Empanadas Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 4 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

  • pork
  • applewood smoked uncured bacon
  • shrimp
  • chipotle shrimp
  • mono & diglycerides of fatty acids
  • natural flavor
  • enzymes
  • calcium chloride

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Chipotle Shrimp And Corn Empanada (Chipotle Shrimp And Corn Filling (Shrimp And Vegetables (Shrimp (Shrimp, Salt, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Citrate), Corn, Onions, Peppadew Peppers (Peppers(piquante), Water, Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Chloride), Garlic, Jalapeno Peppers), Monterey Jack Cheese (Milk(pasteurized), Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Cellulose (Anticaking)), Salt, Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon (Pork, Water, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor, No Nitrates Or Nitrites Added Except For Those, Naturally Occurring In Sea Salt), Key Lime Juice, Chipotle Chile Pepper (Chipotle Chili Pepper, Contains 2% Or Less Of:, Silicon Dioxide (Anticaking)), Cumin, Cilantro), Empanada Wrapper (Wheat Flour, Water, Margarine (Palm Kernel Oil, Interesterified Soybean Oil, Interesterified Palm Oil, Water, Refined Soybean Oil, Sugar, Salt, Mono & Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids (Emulsifier), Artificial Flavor, Potassium Sorbate , Bht, Citric Acid (Antioxidant), Annatto (Color)), Salt), Liquid Eggs (Eggs, 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.

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H‑E‑B Meal Simple Spicy Shrimp Empanadas is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Frozen Meal · Piece

Flavor
SpicySavorySmokyGarlicky
Texture
CrispyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingMeal PrepLunchOn The Go