Is Maria's Cheese Puff Original Flavor Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 5 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

  • rennet
  • parmesan cheese
  • vitamin d3
  • enzymes
  • +1 more

rennet

Dietitian note

Rennet, sometimes shown on labels as rennin, is an enzyme used to thicken milk in the cheesemaking process. Rennet can be derived from animal and non-animal sources. Animal rennet is derived from the stomach lining of baby mammals, typical unweaned calves.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Naturally Gluten-free Tapioca Flour, Reduced Fat Milk (grade A Reduced Fat Milk, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3), Water, Mozzarella Cheese (pasteurized Whole Milk, Culture Salt, Enzymes), Parmesan Cheese (part Skimmed Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Rennet), Monterey Jack Cheese (cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Medium Cheddar Cheese: Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (color), Eggs, Non-gmo High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Butter (pasteurized Cream (milk). Salt. Contains Milk.

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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

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmami
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go