Is Sainsbury's Chinese Chicken Chow Mein Ready Meal for 1 400g Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from animals and 1 ingredient that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • cooked marinated chicken
  • chicken breast
  • calcium carbonate

cooked marinated chicken

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Cooked Noodles and Vegetable Mix (Red Pepper, Wheat Noodles (Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Turmeric, Paprika), Carrot, Beansprout, Water, Shiitake Mushroom, Savoy Cabbage, Spring Greens, Rapeseed Oil, Sesame Oil), Cooked Marinated Chicken (18%) (Chicken Breast, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Garlic Purée, Sesame Oil, Red Chilli, Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat , Salt, Rice Wine), Water, Onion, Rice Wine, Garlic Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Cornflour, Ginger Purée, Sugar, Salt, Fermented Soya Bean, Wheat , Colour: Plain Caramel; Sesame Oil, Yeast Extract, Black Soya Beans, Mushroom Concentrate, Cane Molasses, Wheat Flour ( Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Onion Concentrate, Spirit Vinegar, White Pepper, Lemon Peel.

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

About this product

Noodle · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryUmamiSalty
Texture
Soft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go