Is Handi-Snacks crackers and cheese spread, Ritz Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish and 8 ingredients that could could derive from meat or fish depending on the source.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • lipase
  • natural flavour
  • amylase
  • monocalcium phosphate
  • natural cheese flavour
  • +4 more

lipase

Dietitian note

Lipase is an enzyme that comes from the stomachs and tongue glands of animals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Modified Milk, Vegetable Oil, Cheddar Cheese (Milk , Salt, Bacterial Culture, Calcium Chloride, Microbial Enzyme, Lipase), Salt, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Potassium Sorbate, Enzymes, Bacterial Culture, Natural Cheese Flavour, Colour, Crackers: Wheat Flour, Modified Palm Shortening, Sugar, Glucose-fructose, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Soy Lecithin, Papain, Amylase, Protease, Natural Flavour, Colour, Contains: Milk, Wheat, Soy

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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.

Where to buy

Handi-Snacks crackers and cheese spread, Ritz is available at 6 retailers

MetroZehrsYour Independent GrocerNo FrillsFortinosGrocery Gateway

About this product

Snack · Cracker, Spreadable

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
CrunchyCreamy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go