Is CHEDDAR BROCCOLI RICE & SAUCE Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 5 ingredients that derive from animals and 3 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • buttermilk powder
  • cheese culture
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • whey
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • lactic acid
  • riboflavin

buttermilk powder

Dietitian note

Buttermilk is a fermented dairy drink typically made from cow's milk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ENRICHED PARBOILED LONG GRAIN RICE (RICE, NIACIN, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), SALT, CORN STARCH, WHEY, WHEAT FLOUR, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, BUTTERMILK POWDER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, COLOR ADDED (ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACTS), AUTOLYZED YEAST, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, PARSLEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC POWDER, LACTIC ACID, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUAR GUM, DRIED BROCCOLI.

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What is a Vegan diet?

A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.

About this product

Grain · Frozen

Flavor
SavoryButteryUmamiSalty
Texture
CreamySoftChunky
Commonly used for
Meal PrepSide DishLunch