Is Meatballs in tomato sauce Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 3 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • bacon
  • pork, bacon
  • bacon meatballs
  • pork
  • calcium carbonate
  • potassium nitrate
  • dextrose

bacon

Dietitian note

Bacon is a salted pork product that comes from the belly of a pig.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Water, Pork And Bacon Meatballs, Tomato Puree, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Turmeric Powder, Salt, Yeast Extract, Paprika Extract, Flavouring, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Pork And Bacon Meatballs Contains: Pork, Bacon (Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, (Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Nitrate, Potassium Nitrate)), Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin, Rapeseed Oil, Potato Starch, Stabiliser (Tetrasodium Diphosphate), Spice And Herb Extracts

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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.

About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavoryUmamiPeppery
Texture
DenseSoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSide DishSandwich