Is Tamales Aguilar Chicken and Cheese Tamales Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • chicken
  • lard
  • monocalcium phosphate

chicken

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Masa: Corn (Corn Treated With Lime Water), Water, Lard, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Paprika, Seasoning (Modified Tapioca And Corn Starch, Apple Pectin And Fiber, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Methylcellulose), Salt, Filling: Chicken, Cheese (Pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Stabilizers [Xanthan And/Or Carob Bean And/Or Guar Gum]), Chile Sauce (Water, Red Chile Peppers), Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Garlic Powder, Jalapeño Peppers (Jalapeño Peppers, Water, Vinegar, Salt), Corn (Corn Treated With Lime Water), Salt, Spice.

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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

Tamales Aguilar Chicken and Cheese Tamales is available at 1 retailer

H-E-B

About this product

Poultry · Whole

Flavor
SavorySpicySalty
Texture
SoftTender
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSnacking