Is Oyster Sauce Vegetarian?

Description
Thick, glossy condiment with rich, savory umami notes and a mildly sweet finish. Smooth, viscous texture clings to proteins and vegetables; commonly used in stir-fries, marinades, glazes, and dipping sauces. Reviews highlight depth-enhancing power, concentrated flavor requiring small amounts, and occasional variability in consistency between brands and perceived intensity differences.

Description
Thick, glossy condiment with rich, savory umami notes and a mildly sweet finish. Smooth, viscous texture clings to proteins and vegetables; commonly used in stir-fries, marinades, glazes, and dipping sauces. Reviews highlight depth-enhancing power, concentrated flavor requiring small amounts, and occasional variability in consistency between brands and perceived intensity differences.
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Hydrolysed Sunflower And Corn Protein, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Dark Soy Sauce (Water, Salt, Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Defatted Soya Bean Flakes, Caramel (Colour), Yeast Extract, Spirit Vinegar, Rosted Wheat), Caramel (Colour), Lactic Acid, Oyster Powder (Dried Oyster, Manioc Starch, Salt), Yeast Extract Paste (Yeast Extract, Salt), Natural Flavour, Contains: Barley, Soya, Wheat, Oysters, May Contain: Peanuts, Tree Nuts
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.


