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Is Seaweed Pearls vegetarian?

Seaweed Pearls

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A caviar substitute made from seaweed extract (often alginate) formed into small spherical pearls, used as a vegan alternative to fish roe in culinary applications.

Also known as Algae Caviar, Vegan Caviar Pearls
Last reviewed 26 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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