Is Shrimp Vegan?

Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.

Banned - Not acceptable for diet/lifestyle.

Never Vegan

Foods with ingredients that contain shrimp
Bowl Noodle Soup, Spicy Kimchi

May not be Vegan

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  • Anchovy - Not vegan if sourced from an animal.
  • Riboflavin - May contain milk.
  • Beef - Not vegan if originating from cow flesh.
  • Niacin - Used as a cholesterol treatment. In rare cases it can be derived from animal sources.
  • Glucono - Also known as gluconolactone or GDL. Typically from oxidation of a glucose by microorganisms.
  • Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
  • Lactic - Typically derived from plants such as beets. When animal-derived, found in blood and muscle tissue.
  • Sugar - A sweet material that consists of sucrose. Some sugars are processed through boneblack.
  • Disodium - Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
  • Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if plant based.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.
  • Dairy - Dairy products are a type of food produced from or containing milk of mammals.
  • Bone - Anti-caking Agent - Contains bones from animals.

May not be Vegetarian

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  • Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
  • Disodium - Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
  • Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if suitable.
  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegetarian food.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Bone - Anti-caking Agent - Contains bones from animals.
  • Beef - Not a vegetarian friendly option. Beef is taken from the body of a cow.
  • Anchovy - A small fish often used to give non-vegetarian food a salty flavor.

May not be Gluten Free

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  • Wheat - Wheat includes gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
  • Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
  • Dextrin - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
  • Stock - Some stock cubes include wheat-based food additives.
Seapak, Shrimp Scampi

May not be Vegan

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  • Butter - Ingredient contains butter. Most likely derived from dairy but may be plant based.
  • Milk - Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if plant based.

May not be Vegetarian

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  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegetarian food.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Dextrose - Sometimes derived from animal tissues and fluids. Check the label to determine if suitable.

Probably Gluten Free

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Indonesian Shrimp Chips
Indonesian Shrimp Chips

May not be Vegan

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  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.
  • Eggs - This product contains egg in one form or another. Not vegan friendly.
  • Crustacean - Includes such familiar animals as crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, krill, woodlice, and barnacles.
  • Sugar - A sweet material that consists of sucrose. Some sugars are processed through boneblack.

May not be Vegetarian

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  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegetarian food.
  • Crustacean - Includes such familiar animals as crabs, lobsters, crayfish, shrimp, krill, woodlice, and barnacles.

Possibly Gluten Free

Non-English: Grade may be inaccurate.

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  • Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
  • Eggs - May contain gluten if used as an ingredient. Some foods add wheat based batter to eggs.
Seafood Salad

May not be Vegan

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  • Anchovy - Not vegan if sourced from an animal.
  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.
  • Carmine - Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.
  • Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
  • Disodium - Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
  • Calcium - May be derived from the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Check the label to be sure.
  • Egg - This product contains egg in one form or another. Not vegan friendly.
  • Salmon - Salmon is a kind of fish. Not considered a vegan food.
  • Scallop - Scallops are a kind of shellfish and are not considered to be a vegan option.
  • Milk - Not vegan if derived from an animal. Check the ingredients.
  • Meat - Not vegan if originating from any animal.
  • Lobster - Lobster is not considered a vegan food.
  • Fish - Fish are not considered a vegan food.
  • Crab - Not a vegan option if sourced from a crab.

May not be Vegetarian

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  • Salmon - Salmon is a kind of fish. Not considered a vegetarian food.
  • Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
  • Disodium - Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
  • Calcium - May be animal based. Double check the label to be sure of the origin.
  • Scallop - Scallops are a kind of shellfish and are not considered to be a vegetarian option.
  • Anchovy - A small fish often used to give non-vegetarian food a salty flavor.
  • Meat - Meat is not a vegetarian option as it is derived from an animal.
  • Lobster - Not considered a vegetarian option if sourced from the meat or tissue of a lobster.
  • Fish - Fish are not considered a vegetarian food.
  • Crab - Not a vegetarian option if sourced from a crab.
  • Carmine - Red pigment extracted from the crushed carcasses of the cochineal insect, a cactus-feeding insect.

May not be Gluten Free

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  • Wheat - Wheat includes gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
  • Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
  • Egg - May contain gluten if used as an ingredient. Some foods add wheat based batter to eggs.
  • Meat - Many imitation or processed meats include wheat-based ingredients.
San Francisco Foods, Seafood & Shrimp Salad With Dill

May not be Vegan

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  • Crab - Not a vegan option if sourced from a crab.
  • Gelatin - Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, connective tissue or bones, usually from cows or pigs.
  • Meat - Not vegan if originating from any animal.
  • Shrimp - Shrimp is not considered a vegan food.
  • Whey - The watery part of milk that remains after the formation of curds.
  • Egg - This product contains egg in one form or another. Not vegan friendly.
  • Calcium - May be derived from the shells of marine organisms, snails, and eggs. Check the label to be sure.
  • Canthaxanthin - Coloring - Usually derived from plant material, but it can sometimes be made from fish and shells.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Disodium - Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
  • Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
  • Fish - Fish are not considered a vegan food.

May not be Vegetarian

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  • Canthaxanthin - Coloring - Usually derived from plant material, but sometimes made from fish or shells.
  • Natural - Ingredients are not synthetic or artificial, but extracted directly from plants or animal products
  • Disodium - Flavor Enhancer - Often made from animals.
  • Citric - Emulsifier - May contain animal fat as it is derived from Glycerin/Glycerol.
  • Crab - Not a vegetarian option if sourced from a crab.
  • Calcium - May be animal based. Double check the label to be sure of the origin.
  • Meat - Meat is not a vegetarian option as it is derived from an animal.
  • Fish - Fish are not considered a vegetarian food.
  • Gelatin - Protein obtained by boiling animal skin, connective tissue or bones, usually from cows or pigs.

May not be Gluten Free

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  • Wheat - Wheat includes gluten. Check the ingredients if gluten-free is not on the label.
  • Dressing - May contain malt vinegar, soy sauce, flour.
  • Starch - If found on a meat or poultry product could be from any grain, including wheat.
  • Egg - May contain gluten if used as an ingredient. Some foods add wheat based batter to eggs.
  • Meat - Many imitation or processed meats include wheat-based ingredients.

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