Is BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 3 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

  • calcium phosphate
  • lactic acid
  • riboflavin

calcium 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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Ingredients

MACARONI (SEMOLINA, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO FOR COLOR, POTATO STARCH AND CELLULOSE POWDER, NATAMYCIN), PROCESSED CHEESE PRODUCT (NONFAT MILK AND MILKFAT, WHEY, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, APOCAROTENAL AND ANNATTO FOR COLOR), WATER, PANKO BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT), BUTTER, CORNSTARCH, SALT, ONION POWDER, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, CAYENNE PEPPER.

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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.

About this product

Frozen Meal · Frozen

Flavor
ButterySavoryRich
Texture
CreamyCrunchy
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSide DishLunchOn The Go