Is Tesco Finest 4 Pork, Fennel & Chilli Sausages 440g Vegetarian?

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

Why it's not vegetarian

  • apple wood smoked bacon
  • pork
  • dextrose
  • potassium nitrate

apple wood smoked bacon

Dietitian note

Bacon is a salted pork product that comes from the belly of a pig.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

pork
dextrose
potassium nitrate

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Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Pork (78%), Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese ( Milk ) (5%), Rice Flour, Water, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon (3%) [Pork, Salt, Sugar, Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate)], Basil, Red Wine, Sea Salt, Dried Red Pepper, Fennel, Stabilisers (Tetrapotassium Diphosphate, Disodium Diphosphate), Black Pepper, Dextrose, Bamboo Fibre, Acidity Regulator (Sodium Bicarbonate), Chilli, Preservative (Sodium Metabisulphite ), Paprika, Oregano, Coriander, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Colour (Paprika Extract). Filled into natural casings.

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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 Finest 4 Pork, Fennel & Chilli Sausages 440g is available at 1 retailer

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