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Is Laura Lynn deluxe mac & cheese vegan?
Laura Lynn · Barcode 0086854003213 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains cheese, milk, whey. Contains cheese, milk, and 1 other ingredient, which are animal-derived.
Why it is not vegancheese, milk, whey
25 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2022-07-31
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What the ingredient list tells us
enriched macaroni product: (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron. thiamine mononitrate, rib0flavin, folic acid). cheddar cheese sauce: (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, whey, canola oil, sodium phosphate, cri 4 servings per container e3.5 oz.(99g/about 1/2 cup macaroni and whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, contains eese sauce) makes about 1 cup prepared 2% or less of each of the following: sodium alginate, lactic acid, sorbic acid )preservative), with oleoresin paprika and apocarotenal added for color. contains: milk, wheat. per serving ories 320 % daily value* fat 10g 13% urated fat 3.5g 17% preparation instructions ns fat 0g stove top: yunsaturated fat 1.5g nounsaturated fat 3.5g sterol 20mg 1. add macaroni to 8 cups boiling water. stir. 2. boil rapidly, stirring occasionally, 11 to 12 6% minutes or to desired tenderness. m 820mg carbohydrate 44g tary fiber 2g 36% 3. drain. 4. add cheddar cheese sauce
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
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 microbial culture can vary, so it is not always vegan.
We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.
This ingredient name is in the source dictionary, but it is not yet covered by a verified assessment. This is not evidence of animal origin.
The source or production method of macaroni can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Niacin is normally synthesized, but the manufacturing source is not confirmed by this ingredient list.
Food enzymes can be microbial, plant-derived, or animal-derived unless their source is stated.
The source or production method of sauce can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Recognised ingredient entries (25)
enriched macaroni productwheat flourmalted barley flourniacinreduced iron. thiamine mononitraterib0flavinfolic acidcheddar cheese saucemilkcheese culturesaltenzymeswaterwheycanola oilsodium phosphatecri 4 servings per container e3.5 oz99g/about 1/2 cup macaroni and whey protein concentrateskim milksaltcontains eese saucemakes about 1 cup prepared or less of each of the following: sodium alginatelactic acidsorbic acidwith oleoresin paprika and apocarotenal added for color
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Allergen names found in the ingredient text
WheatMilk
Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.
Declared allergens in the record
glutenmilk
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
e270e401
Labels reported by the source
palm oil content unknownnon veganvegetarian status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- Not available
- Source NOVA group
- 4 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- Not rated
- Indicator inputs
- Insufficient data
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.
Nutrition quantities have not been supplied for this record. Add a nutrition-panel photo below to help complete them.
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 · Close product match
Cheddar flavor mac & cheese plant based recipeAldiSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Dairy-Free Alfredo Mac & CheeseDaiyaSame cheese type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product matchNot 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 Laura Lynn product?
No. This page covers Laura Lynn deluxe mac & cheese, barcode 0086854003213. 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 rib0flavin, microbial culture, cri 4 servings per container e3.5 oz, Colour, macaroni, niacin, enzymes, sauce 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 0086854003213 · 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.
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