The answer to this is probably obvious but i always thought it was not veggie but my friend eats it all the time and insists that it is as she says unlike american bbq sauce it is not made with worcester sauce which can contain anchivies! is she right? Thanks in advance guys!
P.s sorry if i am being thick!
2007-03-30 09:02:35 · 10 answers · asked by gizmo 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
i said worcester sauce can contain anchovies because i have seen a few alternatives that do not contain them!
2007-03-30 09:11:09 · update #1
it is from the local chinese resturant so hence no jar to check? i tried asking the owner and he did not understand what I ment so i was a bit stuck really!
2007-03-30 09:13:07 · update #2
Chinese BBQ sauce itself is usually vegetarian (it's mostly hoisin which is also known as chinese barbeque sauce.) It doesn't contain worcester sauce.
The restaurant probably does add oyster sauce or fish stock to the dish before serving it though, even if they claim it is vegetarian. So make sure to explicitly say no fish sauce and no oyster sauce.
Almost all worcester sauces contain anchovies. If it isn't listed directly it will be in the "natural flavors."
There are a couple of vegetarian brands of worcester sauce, and they'll be labeled explicity as "vegetarian worcester sauce."
2007-03-30 11:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by Vegan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies or some type of fish extract.
Depending upon the brand of chinese bbq sauce, it's probably soy bean based, using hoisin sauce.
If it's only a Chinese restaurant, then I would think it's vegetarian. If it's Vietnamese or Thai, I would not be surprised if it contained fish sauce.
2007-03-30 09:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by lots_of_laughs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the list of ingrediants. You're friend is right though, worcester sauce does contain anchovies.
2007-03-30 09:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nicky♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. Some are vegetarian, while others have fish. Just look at the ingredient list on the side of the jar.
2007-03-30 09:09:16 · answer #4 · answered by John O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I checked quite a few brands, and cannot find any animal ingredients or by products in most. I think it must depend on the brand. If something is marked "natural" flavors or colors, it often is derived from animal sources
2007-03-30 09:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If perhaps it's a fruit it includes seeds, otherwise it's a vegetable. And vegetables are usually grown in the ground while fruits are grown in trees.
2017-02-20 08:21:39 · answer #6 · answered by Stacie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from what iv seen on the sites iv looked at ,no they are not but there are many that are ,you just need to have a look at the label. sorry i cant be of more help.
2007-03-30 09:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by tina l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont now i dont eat it iam a vegan
2007-03-31 01:13:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always wonder what my chinese food Really is....
2007-03-30 09:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just check the ingredients. but it probably is.
2007-03-31 13:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by DOUG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋