Is Publix Premium Empanadas, Manchego & Chorizo Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 3 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 3 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • animal rennet
  • pork
  • chorizo
  • monocalcium phosphate
  • calcium chloride
  • riboflavin

animal rennet

Dietitian note

Animal meat is not compliant with the vegetarian diet.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Chorizo (Pork, Water, Paprika, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Wine, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Spices, Sodium Nitrite, Hog Casing), Red Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Whole Milk And Cream, Salt, Cultures, Stabilizer [Locust Bean Gum]), Onion, Manchego Cheese (Pasteurized Sheep's Milk, Calcium Chloride, Animal Rennet, Lactic Ferments [Concentrated Frozen Cultures], Salt), Sour Cream, (Cultures Cream), Cilantro, Crushed Tomatoes (Tomato Concentrate [Water, Tomato Paste], Salt, Citric Acid, Basil), Salt, Garlic, Baking Powder (Cornstarch, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Chipotle Peppers Adobo Sauce (Red Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Tomato Paste, Smoke Essence, Onion, Xanthan Gum, Garlic), White Vinegar (Vinegar Diluted To 4% Acidity), Paprika, Lime Juice Concentrate, Tomato Paste, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Cayenne Pepper, Annatto, Sugar, Granulated Garlic, Sea Salt, Oregano.

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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.

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen, Piece

Flavor
SavorySpicyGarlickySmoky
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingMeal PrepOn The GoLunch