Is Hormel Macaroni & Cheese, Black Label Bacon and American & Cheddar Cheese Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 14 ingredients that derive from animals and 9 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • pasteurized milk
  • american cheese
  • cheese culture
  • pasteurized process cheese spread
  • milkfat
  • colored cheddar cheese system
  • bacon
  • cheese cultures
  • diglycerides
  • liquid margarine
  • cured with water
  • natural flavors
  • +11 more

pasteurized milk

Dietitian note

Milk is a nutrient-rich liquid food produced by mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Enriched Macaroni (Water, Durum Semolina [Wheat], Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Milk with Vitamin D3, Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (American Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Salt, Milkfat, Artificial Color), Colored Cheddar Cheese System (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Nonfat Milk, Whey, Salt, Annatto Extract, Natural Flavors), Liquid Margarine (Liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Contains less than 2% of Vegetable Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate Added), Contains 2% or Less of Bacon (Cured with Water, Sugar, Salt, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Smoke Flavoring, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Annatto Color.

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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

Hormel Macaroni & Cheese, Black Label Bacon and American & Cheddar Cheese is available at 4 retailers

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About this product

Pasta · Can

Flavor
SavorySaltySmoky
Texture
CreamySmoothSoft
Commonly used for
LunchMeal PrepSide DishSnacking