Is Kroger® Macaroni & Cheese Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 3 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

  • enzyme modified cheeses
  • lactic acid
  • riboflavin

enzyme modified cheeses

Dietitian note

Enzymes are proteins added to foods as a modifier. Thy can come from animal, plant, or fungal sources. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Cooked Enriched Macaroni (Water, Semolina Wheat Enriched With Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Milk, American And Swiss And Cheddar And Enzyme Modified Cheeses (Part Skim And Whole Milk, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (For Color)), Contains 2% Or Less Of: Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Milk Fat, Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Annatto (For Color), B-apo-8'-carotenal (For Color), Sorbic Acid, Contains: Wheat, Soymay Contain: Egg

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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

Kroger® Macaroni & Cheese is available at 1 retailer

Kroger

About this product

Pasta · Whole

Flavor
SavoryRich
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
LunchSide DishMeal Prep