VeganoryCream is dairy-derived unless explicitly identified as plant-based.
Is Huel Hot & Savoury - Mac & Cheese vegan?
Huel · Barcode 5060495117619 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains cream. Contains cream, which is animal-derived.
Why it is not vegancream
68 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-05-25
Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.
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What the ingredient list tells us
Original label (source language)
Getrocknete Makkaroni (35 %) (Hartweizengrieß), Gewürzzubereitung mit Käsegeschmack (22 %) (Maisstärke (Sulfite), Creme auf Sonnenblumenölbasis (Sonnenblumenöl, Glukosesirup, modifizierte Stärke), Reismehl, Zwiebelpulver (Sulfite), Hefeextrakt, Gewürze (Senfkörner, Kurkuma, Paprika, schwarzer Pfeffer), Knoblauchpulver (0,7%) (Sulfite), natürliches Aroma, Oregano), Erbsenprotein, Kokosnussmilchpulver, wasserlösliche Ballaststoffe aus Mais, Leinsamenölpulver, getrocknete Tomaten (3%), Mikronährstoffmischung (Kaliumchlorid, Calciumcarbonat, Kaliumcitrat, Magnesiumphosphat, Maisstärke, Vitamin C (als Ascorbinsäure), Vitamin K2 (als Menachinon-7), Lutein, Lycopin, Vitamin A (als Retinylacetat), Niacin (als Niacinamid), Vitamin E (als D-Alpha-Tocopherylacetat), Pantothensäure (als Calcium D-Pantothenat), Vitamin B12 (als Cyanocobalamin), Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), Vitamin D3 aus pflanzlicher Quelle (Cholecalciferol), Zeaxanthin, Kaliumiodid. Vitamin B6 (als Pyridoxin-Hydrochlorid), Riboflavin, Thiaminmononitrat, Zinkoxid, Calcium-L-Methylfolat), Sonnenblumenölpulver, Knoblauchgranulat (2%) (Sulfite), natürliches Aroma, Salz, Aroma (Sellerie), Raucharoma
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
Ingredients with an unresolved source
The source or production method of macaroni can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Natural flavours can come from plant or animal sources.
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
The source or production method of menaquinone can vary, so it is not always vegan.
The source or production method of retinyl acetate can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.
The source or production method of flavouring preparation can vary, so it is not always vegan.
The source or production method of vitamin A can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Niacin is normally synthesized, but the manufacturing source is not confirmed by this ingredient list.
Vitamin B12 is commonly produced by microbial fermentation, but its carrier and manufacturing source are not stated.
Vitamin D3 is often derived from lanolin unless another source is stated.
Riboflavin can be produced by fermentation or other processes; the manufacturing source is not confirmed here.
Additional evidence
The source data identifies this product as vegan.
The source data identifies this product as vegetarian, which does not by itself confirm vegan status.
Limits in this record
- The vegan label conflicts with confirmed animal-derived ingredients. The ingredient list takes priority.
Recognised ingredient entries (68)
getrocknete makkaronihartweizengrießgewürzzubereitung mit käsegeschmackmaisstärkesulfitecreme auf sonnenblumenölbasissonnenblumenölglukosesirupmodifizierte stärkereismehlzwiebelpulversulfitehefeextraktgewürzesenfkörnerkurkumapaprikaschwarzer pfefferknoblauchpulversulfitenatürliches aromaoreganoerbsenproteinkokosnussmilchpulverwasserlösliche ballaststoffe aus maisleinsamenölpulvergetrocknete tomatenmikronährstoffmischungkaliumchloridcalciumcarbonatkaliumcitratmagnesiumphosphatmaisstärkevitamin cals ascorbinsäurevitamin k2als menachinon 7luteinlycopinvitamin aals retinylacetatniacinals niacinamidvitamin eals d alpha tocopherylacetatpantothensäureals calcium d pantothenatvitamin b12als cyanocobalaminvitamin d2ergocalciferolvitamin d3 aus pflanzlicher quellecholecalciferolzeaxanthinkaliumiodid. vitamin b6als pyridoxin hydrochloridriboflavinthiaminmononitratzinkoxidcalcium l methylfolatsonnenblumenölpulverknoblauchgranulatsulfitenatürliches aromasalzaromasellerieraucharoma
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Declared allergens in the record
celeryglutenmustardsulphur dioxide and sulphites
Precautionary “may contain” information
No trace statement is recorded. Absence of data does not mean absence of cross-contact.
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
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Labels reported by the source
vegetarianvegancontains glutenpalm oil content unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- C
- Source NOVA group
- 4 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- 47/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition + processing
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 379 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 44 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 0.6 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.
Dairy-Free Cheddar Mac & CheeseDaiyaSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product type
Dairy-Free Alfredo Mac & CheeseDaiyaSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Same product typeNot sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).
Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Huel product?
No. This page covers Huel Hot & Savoury - Mac & Cheese, barcode 5060495117619. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of macaroni, natural flavours, leinsamenölpulver, menaquinone, retinyl acetate, flavourings, flavouring preparation, vitamin A, niacin, vitamin b12, vitamin d3, riboflavin needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 5060495117619 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.
Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.
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