Is Kimchi Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 2 ingredients that could derive from red meat or poultry depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

  • lactic acid bacteria
  • e621

lactic acid bacteria

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Cut Cabbage Kimchi: NET WT. 750 g Ingredients: Cabbage (71.20%), Radish, Red Pepper Powder, Rice Paste (Rice Powder, Water), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Garlic, Chives, Onion, Leek, Fermented Anchovy Sauce (Anchovy, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (E621)), Fermented Shrimp Sauce (Shrimp, Salt, Lactic Acid Bacteria, Ginger, Country of Origin: South Korea)

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About this product

Condiment · Jar, Pouch

Flavor
SpicySavoryUmami
Texture
ChunkyPaste-Like
Commonly used for
Cooking BaseDippingSalad ToppingSandwich Filling