Is Annie's Organic Cheesy Cheddar With Hidden Veggies Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 2 ingredients that could derive from meat or fish depending on the source. We recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to confirm.

Why it's a maybe for vegetarian

  • monocalcium phosphate
  • organic natural flavor

monocalcium phosphate

Dietitian note

Calcium phosphate, monocalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate all refer to a mineral salt which can be found in both rocks and bones. Absent more information on the label, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Description

Mild, savory flavor with a smooth, creamy texture that coats pasta evenly; commonly used for quick weeknight meals, school lunches, casseroles, and side dishes. Reviewers often note child-friendly taste, easy preparation, consistent creaminess, and convenience, while some mention occasional uneven visible pieces and variable seasoning intensity or texture variation reported.

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Ingredients

Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Expeller-pressed Sunflower Oil, Organic Pulse Sweet Potato Powder, Organic Pumpkin Powder, Organic Tomato Powder, Salt, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cheddar Cheese (organic Cultured Milk, Salt, Non-animal Enzymes), Organic Whey, Organic Barley Malt Extract, Sea Salt, Organic Butter (organic Cream, Salt), Organic Carrot Powder, Organic Corn Starch, Organic Yeast, Organic Natural Flavor, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Cultured Organic Whey, Organic Vinegar, Organic Annatto (color), Organic Sunflower Lecithin. Contains: Wheat, Milk. May Contain Soy.

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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.