Is RED BEANS & RICE Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 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

  • lard
  • rendered bacon fat
  • natural flavor
  • natural smoke flavor
  • calcium disodium edta

lard

Dietitian note

Lard is a semi-solid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of pigs.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

RED BEANS, LONG GRAIN ENRICHED RICE, WATER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CORN GLUTEN WITH PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTON AND SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED ONION, MALTODEXTRIN, SPICES, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PRESERVE COLOR), NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, RENDERED BACON FAT, AND TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANTS), LARD, NATURAL FLAVOR AND SILICON DIOXIDE.

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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

Rice · Can

Flavor
SavorySmoky
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
Side DishMeal PrepLunch