Is Simple Truth™ Maple Pork Sausage Links Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 4 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • pork
  • natural flavors
  • dextrose
  • natural maple flavor
  • salt, sugar, brown sugar, natural maple flavor

pork

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Sweet maple notes and savory seasoning give a mildly sweet, caramelized flavor; links brown crisply while staying tender and juicy inside. Commonly served with eggs, pancakes, in breakfast sandwiches or baked casseroles, they’re praised for convenient cooking and flavor, though some customers report inconsistent link size and occasionally variable greasiness.

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Ingredients

Pork, Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Natural Maple Flavor (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Molasses, Maple Syrup), Dextrose, Natural Flavors

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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.

Where to buy

Simple Truth™ Maple Pork Sausage Links is available at 1 retailer

Kroger

About this product

Meat · Piece

Flavor
SavorySweet
Texture
JuicyTender
Commonly used for
Breakfast ItemGrillingSandwichMeal Prep