Is Born Simple Four-Cheese Elbow Mac Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 4 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

  • natural flavors
  • enzymes
  • parmesan cheese
  • riboflavin

natural flavors

Dietitian note

Natural flavors can include both animal and plant sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Water, Elbow Pasta (semolina Wheat, Egg White, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cheddar Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Heavy Cream, Fontina Cheese (pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Gouda Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Beta-carotene [color]), Canola Oil, Rice Starch, Organic Yeast Extract (organic Bakers Yeast Extract, Salt, Organic Maltodextrin, Organic Rice Hulls), Xanthan Gum, Sea Salt, Natural Flavors. Contains Egg, Milk, Wheat.

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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

Pasta · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryRichButtery
Texture
CreamyTender
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go