Is Tesco Plant Chef Margherita Pizza Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 2 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 carbonate

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

Wheat Flour (wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Tomato, Coconut Oil Alternative To Mozzarella Cheese (16%) (water, Coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch, Oat Fibre, Monocalcium Citrate, Salt, Maize Starch, Fructose, Flavourings, Thickeners (carrageenan, Guar Gum), Acidity Regulators (lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate), Modified Maize Starch, Olive Leaf Extract, Antioxidant (dl-alpha-tocopheryl), Emulsifier (acacia Gum), Colour (beta-carotene)), Tomato Purée, Slow Roasted Tomato (7%), Water, Semolina (wheat), Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Yeast, Malted Wheat Flour, Sugar, Parsley, Oregano, Flour Treatment Agent (ascorbic Acid), Black Pepper, Basil, White Pepper, Onion Powder. Contains Oat and Wheat.

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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.

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen, Whole

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceous
Texture
SoftCrispy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSnackingOn The Go