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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 8 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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Daiya Dairy-Free White Cheddar Deluxe Mac & Cheese
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What to know before you choose this mac & cheese
The recorded ingredient label lists 2 ingredients, led by rice pasta and dairy-free cheese sauce. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (dairy-free cheese sauce), natural flavors and seed oils. The maker describes it as dairy free; these are the maker’s statements, so look for the certifier’s seal on the package. For this mac & cheese, the comparison that matters most is meal format: compare boxed mixes, ready-made trays or dairy-free versions within the style you will prepare.
- Good signShort ingredient list: 2 ingredients.
- Worth checkingLists seed oils (expeller pressed safflower oil).
- Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: dairy-free cheese sauce (first appears at position 2 of 2).
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
- Good to knowOils named on the label: coconut oil and expeller pressed safflower oil.
- Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.
- Good to knowMaker-stated labels: dairy free.
May suit you if…
- You avoid animal or dairy products (the maker’s claim; read the allergen statement).
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists expeller pressed safflower oil.
- You are limiting added sugars: it lists dairy-free cheese sauce.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
- You avoid milk: the label mentions it.
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- Meal format. Compare boxed mixes, ready-made trays or dairy-free versions within the style you will prepare.
- As-prepared nutrition. Include the milk, butter or other ingredients you add at home.
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References
- Daiya product page Daiya
- Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Food dyes Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Daiya Dairy-Free White Cheddar Deluxe Mac & Cheese contain seed oils?
The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.
Does Daiya Dairy-Free White Cheddar Deluxe Mac & Cheese contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-17. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in Daiya Dairy-Free White Cheddar Deluxe Mac & Cheese?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: RICE PASTA (WHITE RICE, BROWN RICE), DAIRY-FREE CHEESE SAUCE (WATER, COCONUT OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER OIL, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, SALT, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, PEA PROTEIN, SODIUM ALGINATE, FRUIT JUICE (FOR COLOR), YEAST EXTRACT).
Is Daiya Dairy-Free White Cheddar Deluxe Mac & Cheese healthy?
Its recorded label lists seed oils (1 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 63 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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