Is Pastel de Nata Vegetarian?

Ingredients

49% Whole Milk, 14% Custard Powder (Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Whole Milk Powder, Skimmed Milk Powder, Stabilisers: Calcium Sulphate, Diphosphates, Sodium Phosphates; Emulsifiers: Lactic Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Acetic Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Glucose Syrup, Salt, Flavouring), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Margarine (Vegetable Oil [Palm, Rapeseed], Water, Salt, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids; Flavouring, Colours: Annatto Bixin, Curcumin), Cream Powder (Milk), Invert Sugar Syrup, Egg Yolk, Egg, Single Cream (Milk), Flavouring, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Sugar, Soya Flour. Allergy Advice

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.

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