Is Mama Julia Traditional Pork Tamales Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 3 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

  • pork
  • HVP beef
  • beef flavor
  • dextrose

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Masa (Corn, Water, Lime), Land (Hydrogenated Land With Bha And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor), Salt, Guajilo Peppers, Beef Flavor (Salt, Hvp Beef, Garlic, Hvp Corn, Caramel Color, Dextrose, Onion Powder And Spices), Pork, Water, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Meat Seasoning (Chile Pepper, Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika, Oregano, Soybean Oil, Cumin, Red Pepper, Less Than 1% Silicon Dioxide), Spices, Citric Acid

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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

Mama Julia Traditional Pork Tamales is available at 2 retailers

KrogerWalmart

About this product

Meat · Frozen

Flavor
SavorySpicySalty
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSnacking