Is Stir-Fry Essentials Asian Hoicin Sauce 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

  • 1422

1422

Dietitian note

Glyceride (e422) can come from 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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Description

Thick, glossy sauce offers a sweet-savory finish with mild tang and umami depth; syrupy texture coats proteins and vegetables evenly. Commonly used in stir-fries, glazes, dips, and noodle preparations. Reviewers praise versatility and flavor, while some report it is overly sweet, viscous, or slightly sticky and sometimes hard to pour.

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Ingredients

Sugar, Water, Fermented soybean paste (Water, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat flour), Salt sweeet potato powder, Colours (150a, 129), Modified cornstarch (1422), Sesame paste, Dehydrated garlic, Spices, Salted chili peppers (Chili peppers, Salt), Acidity regulator (260).

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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

Stir-Fry Essentials Asian Hoicin Sauce is available at 1 retailer

Woolworths

About this product

Sauce · Bottle

Flavor
SweetSavoryGarlickyUmami
Texture
DenseSmooth
Commonly used for
CookingDippingMarinadingStir Fry