Is Ho-ya Pad Thai Instant Flavored Rice Noodles Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • disodium inosinate

disodium inosinate

Dietitian note

Disodiuminosinate, sometimes appearing on labels as sodium 5'- inosinate, is an additive found in instant noodles, potato chips, and other snacks, is usually made from meat but can be made from tapioca starch as well. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Instant rice noodles offer a tangy, slightly sweet-savory flavor and springy, chewy texture; consumers commonly use them for quick single-serve meals, lunchbox additions, or base for added proteins and vegetables. Reviews often note convenience and bold seasoning, with occasional comments about high saltiness or uneven sauce distribution and portability noted.

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Ingredients

Rice Noodles (rice, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sugar, Salt, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Guar Gum), Sweet & Sour Sauce (water, Sugar, Refined Palm Oil, Garlic, Salt, Red Shallot, Tamarind Paste, Modified Cornstarch, Chili Peppers, Sesame Oil, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Artificial Flavours, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Spice, Caramel Colour, Paprika Oleoresin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-carotene, Mixed Tocopherol Concentrate), Dried Flakes (green Onion), Fried Garlic [garlic, Refined Palm Oil]. Contains: Soy, Sesame.

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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.

About this product

Noodle · Dried

Flavor
SweetSavoryTangySpicy
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
CookingLunchMeal Prep