Is Seafood vegetarian?
Seafood
Seafood encompasses fish, shellfish (molluscs, crustaceans, echinoderms), and other sea life consumed as food. As animal-derived food, seafood is not vegan or vegetarian; edible sea plants such as seaweeds are an exception and are vegan.
| Also known as | Aquatic food, Fish and shellfish, Marine food |
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| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.
