Is PEI Mussels in Creamy White Wine Sauce Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 2 ingredients that could derive from red meat or poultry depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for pescatarian

  • lactic acid
  • polysorbate 80

lactic acid

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

polysorbate 80

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Ingredients

MUSSELS, WATER, CREAM (CREAM, MILK, CARRAGEENAN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE 80), WHITE WINE, ONIONS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, GARLIC, BUTTER, HERBS, SHALLOTS, MODIFIED MILK INGREDIENTS, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SPICES, CARAMEL COLOUR, BETA-CAROTENE.

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Where to buy

PEI Mussels in Creamy White Wine Sauce is available at 2 retailers

LoblawsReal Canadian Superstore

About this product

Seafood · Can

Flavor
GarlickyButterySavoryRich
Texture
CreamyChunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSide DishLunch