Is Organic Basil Pesto Mezzelune, 8 oz Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 2 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

  • rennet
  • lactic acid

rennet

Dietitian note

Rennet, sometimes shown on labels as rennin, is an enzyme used to thicken milk in the cheesemaking process. Rennet can be derived from animal and non-animal sources. Animal rennet is derived from the stomach lining of baby mammals, typical unweaned calves.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Filling: Organic Mashed Potatoes (Water, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Potato Flakes (Organic Potato, Organic Rosemary Extract), Salt), Organic Ricotta Cheese (Organic Milk Whey, Organic Milk, Salt, Lactic Acid), Organic Breadcrumbs (Organic Wheat Flour, Yeast, Salt), Organic Basil Paste (Organic Basil, Organic Sunflower Oil, Salt), Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Skimmed Milk Powder, Organic Cream, Organic Mozzarella Cheese (Organic Milk, Salt, Rennet), Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Hard Grated Cheese (Organic Milk, Salt, Rennet), Salt, Organic Hemp Seeds. Pasta: Organic Wheat Flour and Durum Wheat Semolina Mix, Organic Pasteurized Liquid Whole Egg

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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

Organic Basil Pesto Mezzelune, 8 oz is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Pasta · Piece

Flavor
HerbaceousSavoryNutty
Texture
SoftCreamy
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepLunch