Is MIDDLESWARTH BAR-B-Q FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, BAR-B-Q vegan?

MIDDLESWARTH · Barcode 074931120069 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

No — not vegan

Contains meat. Contains meat, which is animal-derived.

Why it is not veganmeat
22 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2021-08-25

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

MADE FROM CAREFULLY SELECTED POTATOES, SHORTENING (CONTAINING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: TALLOW, SOYBEAN, COCONUT, CANOLA, AND/OR PALM OIL), AND SALT. BHA AND BHT ADDED TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR. BARBECUE SEASONING CONTAINS: SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, SOY GRITS, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, SPICE, TORULA YEAST, CORN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR), AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED (AS ANTICAKING AGENT).

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Animal-derived ingredients identified

meat

Meat is animal-derived.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

shortening

The source or production method of shortening can vary, so it is not always vegan.

canola

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

unspecified processing aid

The exact processing ingredient and its source are not listed.

soy grits

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

unspecified oil

The oil source is not identified as plant-derived.

natural flavours

Natural flavours can come from plant or animal sources.

flavourings

Unspecified flavourings may contain carriers or ingredients of animal origin.

Recognised ingredient entries (22)
carefully selected potatoesshorteningcontaining one or more of the following: tallowsoybeancoconutcanolaand/or palm oiland salt. bha and bht added to help protect flavor. barbecue seasoning contains: sugarwheat floursoy gritssaltmonosodium glutamateonion powderspicetorula yeastcorn oilgarlic powderextractives of paprikanatural flavorincluding hickory smoke flavorand not more than silicon dioxide addedas anticaking agent

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Allergen names found in the ingredient text

WheatSoy

Detected from the recipe text, not a complete allergen declaration or an allergy-safety assessment.

Declared allergens in the record

No allergen information is recorded. This is not an allergen-free claim.

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

No additives are listed in the available record. This is not an additive-free certification.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
Not available
Source NOVA group
Not available
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.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy536 kcal
Fat28.57 g
Saturated fat14.29 g
Carbohydrate57.14 g
Fibre3.6 g
Protein7.14 g
Sodium0.75 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

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Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every MIDDLESWARTH product?

No. This page covers MIDDLESWARTH BAR-B-Q FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, BAR-B-Q, barcode 074931120069. 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 shortening, canola, unspecified processing aid, soy grits, unspecified oil, natural flavours, flavourings 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: usda fooddata central branded 2026 04 · CC0 1.0.

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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