Is Smoky BBQ Rub Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • natural flavouring

natural flavouring

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Sugar. Salt, Maize Starch, Modified Maize Starch, Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt). Dried Tomato, Guinness Powder (2%) (Maltodextrin, Guinness' Beer (Water, Malted Barley, Barley, Roasted Barley, Hops)), Ground Smoked Paprika (2%), Dried Garlic (2%), Dried Onion, Barley Malt Extract, Natural Flavouring, Hickory Smoked Sunflower Oil, Thickener (Guar Gum), Acids (Sodium Diacetate, Citric Acid), Cracked Black Pepper, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Puremami Powder (Maltodextrin, Smoked Yeast, Mushroom Powder).

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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.