VeganoryMilk is an animal-derived dairy ingredient.
Are UTZ RED HOT RANCH POTATO CHIPS vegan?
UTZ · Barcode 041780015471 · Automated ingredient assessment
No — not vegan
Contains milk, cheese. Contains milk and cheese, which are animal-derived.
Why it is not veganmilk, cheese
30 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-05-23
Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.
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What the ingredient list tells us
POTATOES, COTTONSEED OIL, HOT SAUCE POWDER [HOT SAUCE (AGED CAYENNE RED PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC POWDER), MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR], DEXTROSE, ONION POWDER, BUTTERMILK POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, PARSLEY, SODIUM DIACETATE, FD&C YELLOW 5 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND GUANYLATE, SPICES (INCLUDING CELERY)
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Animal-derived ingredients identified
Cheese is a dairy product.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
The source or production method of hot sauce can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Natural flavours can come from plant or animal sources.
The source or production method of ferment can vary, so it is not always vegan.
Food enzymes can be microbial, plant-derived, or animal-derived unless their source is stated.
This additive can be manufactured from plant or animal-derived raw materials unless its source is stated.
Recognised ingredient entries (30)
potatoescottonseed oilhot sauce powderhot sauceaged cayenne red peppersdistilled vinegarsaltgarlic powdermaltodextrinnatural flavordextroseonion powderbuttermilk powdertomato powdergarlic powdersugarcitric acidcheddar cheese powdermilksaltculturesenzymesnatural flavorsparsleysodium diacetatefd&c yellow 5 lakefd&c yellow 6 lakedisodium inosinate and guanylatespicesincluding celery
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Allergen names found in the ingredient text
Milk
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.
| Energy | 536 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 32.14 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.93 g |
| Carbohydrate | 53.57 g |
| Sugars | 3.57 g |
| Fibre | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.14 g |
| Sodium | 0.607 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.
Kettle Style Potato Chips Olive Oil Sea Salt & VinegarGood Health, Good Health Natural Products Inc.Same chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Organic potato chips365 Everyday Value,Whole Foods Market Inc.Same chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Potato Chips Sea Salt & VinegarKettle, Kettle BrandSame chips type · labelled veganVegan label reported in source data · Close product match
Mature Cheddar & Red Onion Flavour Hand Cooked CrispsTescoSame chips 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 UTZ product?
No. This page covers UTZ RED HOT RANCH POTATO CHIPS, barcode 041780015471. 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 hot sauce, natural flavours, ferment, enzymes, source-dependent additives 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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