Is Trader Joe's Shiitake Mushroom Chicken Vegetarian?

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

Why it's not vegetarian

  • dark meat chicken chunks
  • natural mushroom flavor

dark meat chicken chunks

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Dark Meat Chicken Chunks, Water, Whole Eggs, Soybean Oil, Cornstarch, Salt, White Pepper, Garlic, Ginger, Green Onion. Vegetable Packet: Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Beans, Edamame Soybeans. Sauce Packet: Water, Vegetarian Stir-Fry Sauce [Water, Sugar, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Yeast Extract, Caramel Color, Natural Mushroom Flavor], Soy Sauce [Water, Wheat Flour, Soybeans, Salt, Sugar, Straw Mushroom Extractives], Modified Corn Starch, Garlic, Sugar, White Pepper, Ginger, and Green Onion. CONTAINS EGGS, SOY, 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

Poultry · Frozen

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