Is Sainsbury's Oyster Sauce Pescatarian?

This product may or may not be pescatarian as it lists 1 ingredient 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

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

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Ingredients

Water, Sugar, Oyster Extract (5%) (water, Oyster (ostrea Edulis) (mollusc), Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Colour: Plain Caramel, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Yeast Extract, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum. Contains Mollusc.

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About this product

Sauce · Bottle, Liquid

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
ThickSmooth
Commonly used for
CookingStir FryDippingMarinading