Is Nokdu Jeon Mung Bean Korean-Style Pancake Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 5 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • monobasic calcium phosphate
  • monosodium l-glutamate
  • vitamin a in oil
  • calcium lactate
  • +1 more

monobasic calcium phosphate

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt which can be found in both rocks and bones. Absent more information on the label, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Mung bean, Purified water, Palm Olein Oil Blend(Palm Olein Oil, Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, Vitamin A in Oil), Cabbage, Mung Bean sprouts, Onion Kimchi(Napa cabbage, Sea Salt, Radish, Scallion, Red Pepper powder, Pear, Garlic, Sugar, Ginger, Purified water, Calcium Lactate, Xanthan gum), Frying Mix(Wheat Flour, Corn Flour, Refined Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Monosodium L-glutamate, Monobasic Calcium Phosphate), Sugar, Refined Salt, Monosodium L-glutamate.

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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.