Is Hamburger Helper Pasta & Italian-Style Sauce Mix Cheesy Shells 12.2 oz Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 15 ingredients that derive from animals and 4 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • whey
  • ricotta cheese
  • cultured milk
  • cheddar cheese
  • milkfat
  • milk
  • sodium caseinate
  • whey protein concentrate
  • riboflavin
  • natural flavor
  • butter
  • lactic acid
  • +7 more

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

+15 more in the app

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Ingredients

ENRICHED PASTA SHELLS (WHEAT FLOUR, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED WHEY, SUGAR, SALT, CORN STARCH, TOMATO*, SEA SALT, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ONION*, GARLIC*, CITRIC ACID, OREGANO, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), CHEDDAR CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), BASIL, RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), MONOGLYCERIDES, PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), WHEY, TOMATO EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT, NONFAT DRY MILK, BLACK PEPPER, MALIC ACID, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BLUE CHEESE* (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT).

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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.

Where to buy

Hamburger Helper Pasta & Italian-Style Sauce Mix Cheesy Shells 12.2 oz is available at 4 retailers

KrogerPick 'n SaveRalphsWalmart

About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
GarlickySavoryButtery
Texture
Creamy
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepLunch