Is President's Choice English Muffins Original Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 6 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

  • L-cysteine hydrochloride
  • amylase
  • calcium sulphate
  • calcium carbonate
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L-cysteine hydrochloride

Dietitian note

L-Cysteine hydrochloride (e920) is a naturally occuring isomer of the cystein amino acid. Sources of cysteine include eggs, meat, dairy products, and some cereals, though it is commercially produced from hair, feathers, or coal tar.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Lightly toasted with a mild yeasty flavor, these muffins offer crisp edges, chewy centers and characteristic nooks-and-crannies that hold spreads. Commonly used for breakfast sandwiches, toast with butter or jam and eggs Benedict. Reviewers report consistent size and sandwich suitability, though some note occasional uneven toasting or slightly crumbly texture.

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Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Sugar/glucose-fructose, Salt, Corn Flour, Mono- And Diglycerides, Calcium Propionate, Acetylated Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides, White Vinegar, Soybean And/or Canola Oil, Monocalcium Phosphate, Fumaric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulphate, Sorbic Acid, Amylase, Fermented Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, L-cysteine Hydrochloride, Pentosanase. Topping: Cornmeal, Rice Flour. Contains Wheat, Soy.

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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

President's Choice English Muffins Original is available at 1 retailer

Loblaws

About this product

Bread · Piece

Flavor
MildNeutral
Texture
ChewyDense
Commonly used for
BreakfastSandwichSnackingOn The Go