Is Lee Kum Kee Sauce For Sichuan Style Ma Po Tofu Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • anchovy
  • fish extract
  • disodium 5'-inosinate

anchovy

Dietitian note

Anchovies are small, saltwater fish.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Salt, Soy Beans, Wheat Flour), Fermented Soybean Paste (Water, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat Flour), Water, Rice Wine (Water, Rice, Wheat), Fish Extract (Anchovy, Salt), Sesame Paste, Dried Chili Peppers, Caramel Colour, Salted Chili Peppers (Chili Peppers, Salt), Salt, Sesame Oil, Chili Bean Paste (Chili Peppers, Broad Beans, Salt, Wheat Flour), Soybean Oil, Sichuan Pepper Powder, Rice Vinegar, Tomato Paste, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Ginger, Flavour, Disodium 5'-Inosinate And Disodium 5'-Guanylate, Xanthan Gum, Shallots

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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

Lee Kum Kee Sauce For Sichuan Style Ma Po Tofu is available at 1 retailer

Walmart Ca

About this product

Sauce · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
SpicySavoryNuttyUmami
Texture
CreamyOily
Commonly used for
CookingStir FryMeal Prep