Is TAI PEI, SWEET & SOUR CHIKEN Vegetarian?

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

Why it's not vegetarian

  • breaded chicken breast chunks: boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat

breaded chicken breast chunks: boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

COOKED RICE: WATER, RICE., VEGETABLES: GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CARROTS, ONIONS, PINEAPPLE., SAUCE: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, VINEGAR, AND SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: FLAVORINGS, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, FD&C RED #40 AND FD&C YELLOW #5., BREADED CHICKEN BREAST CHUNKS: BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST WITH RIB MEAT, WATER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT. BATTERED WITH: WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SALT, RENDERED CHICKEN FAT, NONFAT DRY MILK, DEXTROSE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID, SPICE EXTRACTIVES. BREADED WITH: BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, RICE FLOUR, DEXTROSE, SPICES, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), YEAST, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA. BREADING SET IN VEGETABLE OIL.

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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

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
SweetSourSavory
Texture
CrispySoft
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepOn The Go