Is H‑E‑B Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 10 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • carmine
  • lactic acid
  • calcium disodium edta
  • natural flavor
  • dextrose
  • +6 more

carmine

Dietitian note

Carmine (cochineal or e120) is made from crushed insects. It is typically found in red apple sauce, red lollipops and food colorings.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

cream cheese icing(sugar, cream cheese(milk(pasteurized cultured), cream(pasteurized cultured)(MILK), salt, stabilizers(carob bean, &/OR, xanthan, &/OR, guar gum)), butter(pasteurized cream(MILK), natural flavor), palm oil, corn starch, contains 2% or less of:, gum arabic, cellulose gum, calcium disodium EDTA, lactic acid, sodium benzoate(preservative), sodium bisulfite(preservative), potassium sorbate(preservative), lemon juice concentrate, natural flavor, water) red velvet cake(sugar, enriched bleached wheat flour(wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, soybean oil, cocoa(alkali), egg whites, palm oil, emulsifier blend(propylene glycol monoesters, mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, BHT(preservative), citric acid), leavening(sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), contains 2% or less of:, skim milk, egg yolks, modified corn starch, dextrose, salt, mono & diglycerides, artificial flavor, polysorbate 60, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, gum arabic, sodium propionate(preservative), calcium acetate, soy lecithin, guar gum, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate(preservative), red 40) artificial food coloring(water, high fructose corn syrup, glycerine, sugar, modified corn starch, red 40, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, red 3, carmine(color), sodium benzoate, carrageenan, potassium sorbate, xanthan gum, citric acid, methyl paraben, propyl paraben(preservative))

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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 Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Icing is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Snack · Slice

Flavor
ChocolateySweetRich
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The GoTopping