Vegan Radar
Cheetos Crunchy

by Cheetos

Cheetos Crunchy

Not VeganHigh confidence

Contains cheese (Dairy).

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Why this verdict

cheese — Dairy

whey — Milk derivative

milk — Dairy

enzymes — May be animal-, microbial-, or plant-derived

lactic acid · E270 — Usually plant-fermented but verify

Ingredients

Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower 0il), Cheese Seasoning (Whey, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Canola Oil, Maltodextrin [Made from Corn], Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Monosodium Glutamate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid. Artificial Color [Yellow 6]), and Salt.

Sources (2)

  • Brand officialcheetos.com

    “Made with real cheese for maximum flavor.”

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  • Retailer / certifierkroger.com

    “Enriched Corn Meal (Corn Meal, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola, and/or Sunflower…”

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Verified Oct 15, 2026 · ingredients + web sources

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Vegan Radar gives guidance, not guarantees. Ingredients and formulations change — always check the label yourself, especially for allergens.