Is Kroger® Bacon Ranch Flavored Pasta Salad Mix Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 4 ingredients that derive from animals and 8 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • lactose
  • whey
  • from milk
  • imitation bacon flavored chiplets
  • disodium inosinate
  • xanthan gum
  • lactic acid
  • natural and artificial flavors
  • +4 more

lactose

Dietitian note

Lactose (sometimes referred to as saccharum lactin) is a type of sugar found naturally in the milk of most mammals.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Maltodextrin (From Corn), Peas, Imitation Bacon Flavored Chiplets (Soy Flour, Soybean Oil, Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sunflower Oil, Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Dextrose, Inactive Dried Yeast, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (Hydrolyzed Soy And Corn Protein, Salt), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Carrot, Whey (From Milk), Yeast Extract, Garlic, Sugar, Citric Acid, Onion, Natural And Artificial Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor), Modified Cornstarch, Dextrose, Lactic Acid, Lactose, Parsley, Xanthan Gum, Vinegar, Disodium Inosinate, And Disodium Guanylate, Salt, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Caramel (Color), Dried, Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (Iron), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dried

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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

Kroger® Bacon Ranch Flavored Pasta Salad Mix is available at 5 retailers

Fry'sKrogerPick 'n SaveRalphsSmith's

About this product

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavorySmokySalty
Texture
GranuleDry
Commonly used for
CookingMeal PrepSaladSide Dish