Is Val Verde Basil & Oregano Pizza Sauce Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient 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

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270

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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Description

Savory, mildly tangy sauce with a smooth, spreadable consistency and subtle textured bits; commonly used to top homemade pizzas, serve as a dipping sauce, or enrich pastas and casseroles. Reviewers often cite consistent flavor and convenient packaging, while some note unexpected sweetness or a thinner-than-expected thickness in some batches occasionally.

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Ingredients

Tomato puree (93%) (water, tomato paste), glucose, sunflower seed oil, modified maize starch, salt, basil (0.8%), dried oregano (0.1%), acidity regulator (270).

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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

Sauce · Liquid

Flavor
SavoryHerbaceousTangy
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
CookingDipping