Is Hy-Vee Fish Market Imitation Crab Meat Leg Style Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from animals.

Why it's not vegan

  • carmine
  • artificial crab flavor
  • pollock oil
  • snow crab
  • snow crab, mirin wine
  • alaska pollock

carmine

Dietitian note

Carmine (also called 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

Alaska Pollock, Water, Wheat Starch, Sugar, Corn Starch, Sorbitol, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Snow Crab, Mirin Wine (Sake, Sugar, Salt, Water, Yeast Extract), Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Carrageenan, Pollock Oil, Artificial Crab Flavor, Carmine And Paprika Oleoresin (Color), Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Color Added, Soy Lecithin, Contains Alaska Pollock, Snow Crab, Wheat, Soy

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

Where to buy

Hy-Vee Fish Market Imitation Crab Meat Leg Style is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Seafood · Piece

Flavor
SweetSavoryUmami
Texture
ChewySoft
Commonly used for
SaladSandwichDippingGarnishing