Is VERMONT SMOKE & CURE UNCURED SMOKED PEPPERONI, 6 OZ Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from meat or fish and 1 ingredient that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • encased in beef collagen casings
  • pork
  • lactic acid starter culture

encased in beef collagen casings

Dietitian note

This ingredient comes from animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Pork, Sea Salt, Less Than 2% of: Sugar, Spices, Swiss Chard Powder, Paprika, Cherry Powder, Garlic Powder, Spice Extractives, Lactic Acid Starter Culture (Not From Milk). Encased in Beef Collagen Casings

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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

VERMONT SMOKE & CURE UNCURED SMOKED PEPPERONI, 6 OZ is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Meat · Slice

Flavor
SavorySaltySmokyGarlicky
Texture
ChewyOily
Commonly used for
SandwichToppingSnacking