Is SHRIMP BAO Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 6 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • dried bonito extract
  • bonito extract
  • fish powder
  • fish soup powder
  • shrimp
  • monocalcium phosphate

dried bonito extract

Dietitian note

Bonito is a type of fish often used in fish flakes.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

FILLING: SHRIMP (SHRIMP, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT), YAM BEAN, ONION, SHORTENING MIX (SHORTENING, PALM OIL, SHALLOT, SPRING ONION, GINGER, ONION), TAPIOCA STARCH, SESAME OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SPRING ONION, SUGAR, SALT, FISH SOUP POWDER (SALT, SUGAR, FISH POWDER [DEXTRIN, BONITO EXTRACT, DRIED BONITO EXTRACT], ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, BLACK PEPPER POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT), WHITE PEPPER. BUN: WHEAT FLOUR, INSTANT YEAST, SHORTENING, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM BICARBONATE, DISODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, TAPIOCA STARCH), WATER, SUGAR.

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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

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavoryUmamiSalty
Texture
SoftChewy
Commonly used for
SnackingLunchMeal PrepOn The Go