Is HICKORY SMOKE FLAVORED MACARONI & FOUR CHEESES Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 7 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

  • lactic acid
  • lactic acid calcium lactate
  • natural flavor
  • enzymes
  • +3 more

lactic acid

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), WHEY (FROM MILK), CORN STARCH, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK, PALM OIL, SUGAR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, PARMESAN CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, GARLIC*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES). ROMANO CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION*, LACTIC ACID (LACTIC ACID CALCIUM LACTATE), BLUE CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), XANTHAN GUM.

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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 · Pouch

Flavor
SmokySavoryRichButtery
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunch