Is Trans Ocean Products Trans Ocean Imitation Crab, 14 oz Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 8 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

  • carmine
  • refined fish oil
  • snow crab
  • lobster
  • extracts of blue crab
  • king crab meat
  • king crab meat, natural and artificial flavor
  • alaska pollock
  • disodium inosinate
  • natural and artificial flavor

carmine

Dietitian note

Carmine (cochineal or e120) is made from crushed insects. It is typically found in red apple sauce, red lollipops and food colorings.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Mild, slightly sweet seafood-like flavor with a firm, flaky texture, commonly used in salads, sushi rolls, sandwiches, dips, casseroles, and pasta. Reviewers often cite consistent texture, reliable flavor, convenience, and versatility for quick meals and party dishes. Some reviewers mention occasional variability in appearance or firmness across batches and packaging.

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Ingredients

Alaska Pollock (Msc Certified), Water, Egg Whites, Corn Starch, Sugar, Sorbitol, Contains 2% Or Less Of: King Crab Meat, Natural And Artificial Flavor (Extracts Of Blue Crab, Snow Crab, Lobster, And Alaska Pollock), Refined Fish Oil (Adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat) (Alaska Pollock), Rice Wine (Wine, Rice, Koji), Modified Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt, Carrageenan, Yam Flour, Potassium Chloride, Disodium Inosinate, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Carmine, Paprika, Color Added.

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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

Trans Ocean Products Trans Ocean Imitation Crab, 14 oz is available at 2 retailers

WalmartWegmans

About this product

Seafood · Frozen, Flake

Flavor
SavoryUmamiSweet
Texture
SoftFlaky
Commonly used for
SaladSandwichMeal Prep