Is H‑E‑B Select Ingredients Carbonara Just The Sauce Vegetarian?

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

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Why it's not vegetarian

pancetta
pork
lactic acid
rennet

pancetta

Dietitian note

Pancetta is made of pork belly meat that is salt cured.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

pork

lactic acid

rennet

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Ingredients

CREAM, WATER, PECORINO CHEESE (SHEEP'S MILK, SALT, RENNET), PANCETTA (NO NITRATES OR NITRITES ADDED [PORK, SALT]), WHEY PROTEINS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID (ACIDITY REGULATOR).

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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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VeganNo

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

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Dairy FreeNo

No. This product is not dairy free as it lists 4 ingredients that contain dairy.

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