Is Tesco Mince Pies Butter Enriched Pastry Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 3 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

  • glycerol
  • calcium carbonate
  • humectant

glycerol

Dietitian note

Glyceride (e422) can come from both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Mincemeat (49%) (sugar, Apple Pur�e, Sultanas, Glucose Syrup, Currants, Humectant (glycerol), Raisins, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Orange Peel, Maize Starch, Ground Mixed Spice, Lemon Peel, Apricot Pur�e, Malted Barley, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Gelling Agent (pectin), Preservatives (potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulphite, Sulphur Dioxide), Flavouring, Acidity Regulators (citric Acid, Sodium Citrate)), Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Glucose Syrup, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Butter (milk) (4%), Sugar, Salt, Raising Agents (disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate). Contains: Barley, Metabisulphite, Sulphur Dioxide, Wheat, Milk.

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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 Mince Pies Butter Enriched Pastry is available at 1 retailer

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