Is Snacking Essentials Dark Chocolate Almonds Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish.

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Why it's not vegetarian

shellac

shellac

Dietitian note

Shellac is a term used to describe the excretion of certain insects.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Coating (67%) (sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Whey Powder (milk), Palm Oil, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Glazing Agents: Gum Arabic, Shellac), Almonds (33%). Dark Chocolate Contains Vegetable Oils In Addition To Cocoa Butter. Dark Chocolate Contains Cocoa Solids 35% Minimum. Contains Milk, Almonds, Dark Chocolate, Vegetable Oils and Cocoa Butter.

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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.