Is Lee Kum Kee Spicy Bean Sauce (Ma Po Sauce) 340g 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

  • oyster extract
  • oyster sauce
  • e270

oyster extract

Dietitian note

Oysters are a type of mollusk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Water, Fermented Soy Bean Paste, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat Flour, Salted Chilli Peppers, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Sesame Oil, Oyster Sauce (Water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extract, Modified Corn Starch, Colour (E150a)), Sesame Paste, Sichuan Peppers, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Garlic, Acid (E270)

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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 Spicy Bean Sauce (Ma Po Sauce) 340g is available at 1 retailer

Starrymart

About this product

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
SpicySavoryNutty
Texture
CreamyDense
Commonly used for
CookingStir FryMeal PrepDipping