Is BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC N' CHEESE Dairy Free?


Ingredients
ELBOWS [100% DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS LACTATE (IRON), THIAMINE MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), FOLATE), WATER], PASTEURIZED CHEDDAR CHEESE [(PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, APOCAROTENAL (COLOR), AMERICAN CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, BUTTERMILK, MILK FAT, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, ENYMES), LIGHT CREAM, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SALT, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY SOLIDS, NATURAL CHEESE FLAVOR, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT), ONION POWDER, SPICES, YEAST EXTRACT, NISIN PREPARATION AND ANNATTO], DICED CHICKEN BREAST, BUFFALO SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, SALT, WATER, CANOLA OIL, PAPRIKA, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL BUTTER TYPE FLAVOR AND GARLIC POWDER), RANCH DRESSING (SOUR DRESSING (WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED (CORN), LACTIC AND CITRIC ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SODIUM CARBONATE, CARRAGEENAN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), CULTURED BUTTERMILK, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA TO PROTECT FLAVOR)), WATER, SOUR CREAM, (CULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, CREAM, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC, ONION, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), SALT, PEPPER.
What is a Dairy Free diet?
A dairy-free diet eliminates all foods made from or containing milk and milk-derived ingredients, such as butter, cheese, yogurt, and cream. It's essential for people with lactose intolerance, milk allergies, or those who prefer plant-based alternatives. Common dairy substitutes include almond, soy, oat, and coconut-based milks and cheeses. While dairy is a major source of calcium and vitamin D, these nutrients can be replaced through fortified foods or supplements. Many people find going dairy-free helps reduce digestive issues, acne, or inflammation, but balance and proper nutrient intake remain key for long-term health.


