Is Sunshine Snacks Chee Zees Original 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 acids
  • riboflavin

lactic acids

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

Milled Maize, Vegetable Oil (Palm Olein), Whey ( Milk ), Enriched Flour ( Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Cheddar, Romano and Blue Cheeses (2%) ( Milk ), Maltodextrin, Salt, Butter Milk , Flavourings, Flavour Enhancer - Monosodium Glutamate, Citric and Lactic Acids, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, White Pepper, Colours - Annatto, Tartrazine*, Sunset Yellow*, Emulsifier - Soya Leithin, Antioxidant - TBHQ, *May have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children

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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

Sunshine Snacks Chee Zees Original is available at 3 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Piece

Flavor
SavorySaltyUmamiButtery
Texture
CrunchyCrispy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go