Is Tesco Chocolate Shimmer Pearls 45G Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 3 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • shellac
  • di-glycerides of fatty acids
  • tricalcium phosphate
  • calcium carbonate

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

INGREDIENTS: White Chocolate (52%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Whole Milk , Dried Skimmed Milk , Emulsifier ( Soya Lecithins), Flavouring], Milk Chocolate (27%) [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Dried Skimmed Milk , Milk Sugar, Whey Powder ( Milk ), Milk Fat, Emulsifier ( Soya Lecithins)], Wheat Flour [ Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Cornflour, Barley Malt Extract, Sugar, Colour (Iron Oxides and Hydroxides), Anti-caking Agent (Tricalcium Phosphate), Salt, Glazing Agent (Shellac), Emulsifier (Mono- and Di-Glycerides of Fatty Acids), Palm Oil, Stabiliser (Acacia Gum), Coconut Oil, Honey, Glucose Syrup, Milk Proteins.

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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

Tesco Chocolate Shimmer Pearls 45G is available at 1 retailer

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About this product

Candy · Candy Piece

Flavor
ChocolateySweet
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingTopping