Is ORGANIC MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER Vegetarian?

This product may or may not be vegetarian as it lists 2 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

  • lactic acid powder
  • organic natural flavors

lactic acid powder

Dietitian note

Lactic acid (e270) can come from either animal or plant sources. If derived from animals, it is the protein from ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

ORGANIC ELBOWS: ORGANIC DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA ORGANIC AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING: ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC CREAM POWDER (ORGANIC CREAM, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, VITAMIN E TO PROTECT FLAVOR), ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVORS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL TO REDUCE DUSTING, LACTIC ACID POWDER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT ADDED FOR COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE TO REDUCE CAKING, CITRIC ACID.

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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

Pasta · Dried

Flavor
SavoryButterySalty
Texture
CreamySoft
Commonly used for
Meal PrepLunchOn The Go