Is Trader Joe's Savory Squash Pastry Bites 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

  • microbial enzyme
  • parmesan cheese
  • riboflavin

microbial enzyme

Dietitian note

Enzymes are proteins added to foods as a modifier. Thy can come from animal, plant, or fungal sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Puff Pastry (unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Butter, Salt, Distilled Vinegar), Pumpkin Puree, Butternut Squash Puree, Mascarpone Cheese (pasteurized Cream, Milk, Nonfat Milk Solids, Citric Acid [acidulant]), Ricotta Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Distilled Vinegar, Salt), Feta Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Microbial Enzyme), Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Chives, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Dried Pumpkin Powder, Caramelized Sugar Syrup, Molasses, White Pepper, Dried Rosemary, Nutmeg, Ground Sage, Black Pepper. Contains Milk, Egg, 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

Snack · Piece

Flavor
Savory
Commonly used for
Snacking