Is OUR ORIGINAL CHEESE PUFFS Vegan?

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 9 ingredients that derive from animals and 4 ingredients that could could derive from animals depending on the source.

Why it's not vegan

  • lactose
  • cream
  • semisoft cheese
  • pasteurized milk
  • cheese culture
  • cheddar cheese
  • whey protein concentrate
  • whey
  • natural flavor
  • lactic acid
  • butter
  • riboflavin
  • +1 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 DEGERMED YELLOW CORN MEAL (DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, AND FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CORN, SUNFLOWER, OR CANOLA OIL), CHEESE SEASONING (WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, LACTOSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SEMISOFT CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, AUTOLYZED YEAST, TORULA YEAST, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ARTIFICAL FLAVOR), AND SALT.

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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

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavorySalty
Texture
Crunchy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go