Is MACARONI & CHEESE Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 12 ingredients that derive from animals and 6 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • whey
  • cultured milk
  • nonfat dry milk
  • cheddar cheese sauce
  • aged cheddar cheese
  • heavy cream
  • whole eggs
  • mild cheddar cheese
  • enzymes
  • polysorbate 80
  • diglycerides
  • lactic acid
  • +6 more

whey

Dietitian note

Whey is a protein found in milk.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

WATER, ELBOW MACARONI (SEMOLINA [WHEAT] DURUM FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HEAVY CREAM (CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 80 AND CARRAGEENAN), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [COLORING] AND POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING]), CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR], PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH- MODIFIED, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEY, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, MONOGLYCERIDES, ANNATTO COLOR, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6), MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO VEGETABLE COLOR [IF COLORED], POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH AND CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING AGENTS]), LIQUID EGGS (WHOLE EGGS AND CITRIC ACID), SALT, BLACK PEPPER.

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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.

About this product

Pasta · Pouch

Flavor
SavoryButteryRich
Texture
CreamySmooth
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchSide Dish