Is Melinda's Red Velvet Cake Mix - 430g Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish.

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Why it's not vegetarian

cocoa & carmine

cocoa & carmine

Dietitian note

Carmine (cochineal or e120) is made from crushed insects. It is typically found in red apple sauce, red lollipops and food colorings.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Gluten Free Self Raising Flour (Maize Starch, Tapioca Starch, Soy Flour, Rice Flour, Raising Agents ), Sugar, Icing Sugar, Cocoa & Carmine, Note: May Contain Traces Of Tree Nuts As This Product Is Packed On The Same Machine As Other Products, Machine Is Cleaned After Other Products Packed But We Cannot Guarantee Our Product Is 100% Tree Nut Free, Nb: Does Not Contain Peanuts

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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.