Is Tempo Swedish Meat Ball Mix Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 11 ingredients 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

  • lactic acid
  • calcium propionate
  • calcium sulfate
  • monocalcium phosphate
  • +7 more

lactic acid

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Bread Crumbs (Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Cottonseed, Corn, And/or Canola Oils), Water, Salt, Contains 2 Percent Or Less Of Yeast, Honey, Molasses, Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Whey, Soy Flour, Oat Bran, Corn Meal, Rice Flour, Potato Flour, Butter (Cream, Salt), Dough Conditioners (Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium And/or Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate), Yeast Nutrients (Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Distilled Vinegar, Skim Milk, Buttermilk, Lactic Acid, Calcium Propionate , Potassium Sorbate , Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Caraway Seeds And Eggs), Salt, Dextrose, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Garlic, Onion, Spices, Natural Flavors

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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

Tempo Swedish Meat Ball Mix is available at 5 retailers

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About this product

Seasoning · Dried

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Texture
Dry
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