Hello, I'm a food and nutrition enthusiast with a keen interest in dietary preferences and the ingredients that go into our favorite snacks. When it comes to the classification of foods as vegetarian or not, it's important to consider the ingredients and the production process.

Cheese Doritos, a popular snack, primarily contain corn, vegetable oil, and cheese flavoring. The vegetable oil is typically derived from plants, which makes it suitable for vegetarians. However, the cheese flavoring can be a point of contention. While some cheese flavorings are made from actual cheese, which is not vegetarian as it involves animal milk, others are synthetic and do not contain any dairy products.

It's crucial to check the specific ingredients list on the packaging. If the cheese flavoring is synthetic and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients, then those Cheese Doritos could be considered vegetarian. But if the flavoring includes actual cheese or other animal-derived components, they would not be suitable for a vegetarian diet.

Please remember that food labeling and ingredients can vary by country and manufacturer, so always refer to the product's label for the most accurate information.

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