MorningStar Farms®
Frequently Asked Questions

Our foods are available at grocery stores nationwide. You can search for the nearest retailer on our website and select WHERE TO BUY in the upper right corner.

All our MorningStar Farms® foods should be kept frozen until ready to use. Partial thawing and/or refreezing may affect the taste and texture, but the food will be safe to eat if held at 40°F or below.

MorningStar Farms® foods are fully cooked and ready to eat prior to freezing except for our Riblets which are ready to cook. We recommend heating all of our foods to an internal temperature of 165° degrees F.

We are proud to share that MorningStar Farms® foods are made in facilities located in the U.S.A.

Most of our ingredients come from the US or Canada. However, some ingredients such as soy isolate, vitamins, and spices are often sourced from other countries outside of North America.

The MorningStar Farms® brand is owned by Kellanova (traded under the ticker symbol “K” on the NYSE). Kellanova is an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US.

We're proud to share that our premium Incogmeato® products are now sold under the MorningStar Farms® brand. Look for the dark green premium packaging on shelf!

Periodically, coupons for MorningStar Farms® products are available. Check the link here.

MorningStar Farms® food may be available in larger pack sizes at Club stores or Food Service retail stores. Food Service customers may contact our Away From Home Sales Division at 1-877-511-5777 or send an email using this link.

All MorningStar Farms® foods are vegetarian, and most of our Morningstar Farms® foods are vegan. Be sure to look for the Plant Based Food Association (PBFA) logo or the word VEGAN on the package you purchase.

We label in accordance with all requirements. If an allergen is present, the allergen will be clearly included in the ingredient list and in a "Contains" statement. This includes any risk of cross contact from supplier to shelf. If you are concerned about a top nine food allergen and it is not listed in the ingredient list, you can be confident this food is safe for you/your family to enjoy.

Because product recipes can change at any time, always read the ingredient and allergen statement on each package purchased for the most up-to-date information.

MorningStar Farms® foods are not gluten free. Always refer to the ingredient list on your package for information on the product you have purchased.

Most of our foods are Kosher. If a product is Kosher certified, the packaging will contain a symbol as designated by the Rabbinical Council that certified the product. Over time, Kosher certifications may change, so the best way to determine a product's Kosher status is to look at the package. If an item is not Kosher, it may be processed on a shared line with non-Kosher foods.

Yes, we have some products that do not contain soy. For example, our Veggie Dogs and Corn Dogs do not contain soy.

Because product recipes can change at any time, always read the ingredient and allergen statement on each package purchased for the most up-to-date information.

Our natural flavors are derived from natural sources and include ingredients like concentrated fruits, vegetables, and/or spices. We have confirmed that our natural flavors do not include castoreum or any meat ingredients.

We do not add MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) to any of our foods, although there may be ingredients that naturally contain MSG.

For Food Service Operators, please visit our Kellanova Away From Home website for nutrition and CN Labeling information. Select "Food Product" and "Download Product Details" for the products you are interested in.

We print a "Best If Used By" date on each package to indicate the date that we guarantee the freshness and quality of our food. The product is still safe to eat after that date, but you might notice a change in texture or flavor. The product's "Best If Used By" date is printed as a series of letters and numbers showing the "Best If Used By" date as well as information about where it was made and when.

Please see the below packaging material types, but always be sure to check your local guidelines for recycling and visit the How2Recycle website for more details:

MorningStar Farms® Bags
These packages are not recyclable today.

MorningStar Farms® Boxes
Our paperboard boxes are eligible for curbside recycling. Be sure to check your local guidelines to confirm this is available in your area! Check the How2Recycle label for instructions on recycling the components that are inside the box.

MorningStar Farms® boxes are not compostable and should be recycled.