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Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese - Aldi
Specially selected Pesto Macaroni and cheese - Aldi
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Barcode: 4088600371382 (EAN / EAN-13)
Brands: Aldi, Specially Selected
Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes, Macaroni and cheese
Countries where sold: United Kingdom
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Ingredients
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24 ingredients
DRIED MACARONI (71%) (Durum Wheat Semolina), Processed Cheese Powder (Cheese (Milk), Whey Powder (Milk), Salt, Emulsifying Salts: Diphosphates, Sodium Citrates), Sunflower Oil, Whey Powder (Milk), Flavouring, Potato Starch, Salt, Spinach Powder, Glucose Syrup, BASIL LEAF (0.5%), Yeast Extract Powder, Onion Powder, GARLIC POWDER (0.5%), Milk Protein, Turmeric Powder, Anticaking Agent: Silicon Dioxide. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain celery, eggs, molluscs, crustaceans and soya.Allergens: Gluten, MilkTraces: Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Molluscs, Soybeans
Food processing
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Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:
- Additive: E450 - Diphosphates
- Additive: E551 - Silicon dioxide
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Glucose
- Ingredient: Glucose syrup
- Ingredient: Milk proteins
- Ingredient: Whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
Additives
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E331 - Sodium citrates
Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.Source: Wikipedia
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E450 - Diphosphates
Diphosphates (E450) are food additives often utilized to modify the texture of products, acting as leavening agents in baking and preventing the coagulation of canned food.
These salts can stabilize whipped cream and are also found in powdered products to maintain their flow properties. They are commonly present in baked goods, processed meats, and soft drinks.
Derived from phosphoric acid, they're part of our daily phosphate intake, which often surpasses recommended levels due to the prevalence of phosphates in processed foods and drinks.
Excessive phosphate consumption is linked to health issues, such as impaired kidney function and weakened bone health. Though diphosphates are generally regarded as safe when consumed within established acceptable daily intakes, it's imperative to monitor overall phosphate consumption to maintain optimal health.
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E551 - Silicon dioxide
Silicon dioxide: Silicon dioxide, also known as silica, silicic acid or silicic acid anydride is an oxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2, most commonly found in nature as quartz and in various living organisms. In many parts of the world, silica is the major constituent of sand. Silica is one of the most complex and most abundant families of materials, existing as a compound of several minerals and as synthetic product. Notable examples include fused quartz, fumed silica, silica gel, and aerogels. It is used in structural materials, microelectronics -as an electrical insulator-, and as components in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Inhaling finely divided crystalline silica is toxic and can lead to severe inflammation of the lung tissue, silicosis, bronchitis, lung cancer, and systemic autoimmune diseases, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Uptake of amorphous silicon dioxide, in high doses, leads to non-permanent short-term inflammation, where all effects heal.Source: Wikipedia
Ingredients analysis
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Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected
Unrecognized ingredients: Processed-cheese-powderSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Cheese, Whey powder, Whey powder, Milk proteinsSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: MACARONI 71% (Durum Wheat Semolina), Processed Cheese Powder (Cheese, Whey Powder, Salt, Emulsifying Salts (Diphosphates), Sodium Citrates), Sunflower Oil, Whey Powder, Flavouring, Potato Starch, Salt, Spinach Powder, Glucose Syrup, BASIL LEAF 0.5%, Yeast Extract Powder, Onion, GARLIC 0.5%, Milk Protein, Turmeric Powder, Anticaking Agent (Silicon Dioxide)- MACARONI -> en:macaroni - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 71 - percent: 71 - percent_max: 71
- Durum Wheat Semolina -> en:durum-wheat-semolina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 71 - percent_max: 71
- Processed Cheese Powder -> en:processed-cheese-powder - percent_min: 1.93333333333333 - percent_max: 23.5
- Cheese -> en:cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0.386666666666667 - percent_max: 23.5
- Whey Powder -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.75
- Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.93
- Emulsifying Salts -> en:emulsifying-salts - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.93
- Diphosphates -> en:e450 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.93
- Sodium Citrates -> en:e331 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.93
- Sunflower Oil -> en:sunflower-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 22.0666666666667
- Whey Powder -> en:whey-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 13.5333333333333
- Flavouring -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 5
- Potato Starch -> en:potato-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 5
- Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.93
- Spinach Powder -> en:spinach-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.93
- Glucose Syrup -> en:glucose-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.93
- BASIL LEAF -> en:basil-leaf - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.5
- Yeast Extract Powder -> en:yeast-extract-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.5
- Onion -> en:onion - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.5
- GARLIC -> en:garlic - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.5 - percent: 0.5 - percent_max: 0.5
- Milk Protein -> en:milk-proteins - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Turmeric Powder -> en:turmeric-powder - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Anticaking Agent -> en:anti-caking-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
- Silicon Dioxide -> en:e551 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.5
Nutrition
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Average nutritional quality
⚠️ Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.
Positive points: 3
- Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 5.4, rounded value: 5.4)
- Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0.9, rounded value: 0.9)
- Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.262239583333333, rounded value: 0.3)
Negative points: 6
- Energy: 1 / 10 (value: 632, rounded value: 632)
- Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 3.2, rounded value: 3.2)
- Saturated fat: 1 / 10 (value: 1.1, rounded value: 1.1)
- Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 372, rounded value: 372)
The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.
Nutritional score: (6 - 3)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (3.3%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Saturated fat in low quantity (1.1%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat- Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
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Sugars in low quantity (3.2%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks- Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
- Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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Salt in moderate quantity (0.93%)
What you need to know- A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
- Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food- Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
- Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlCompared to: Macaroni and cheese Energy 632 kj
(151 kcal)-44% Fat 3.3 g -43% Saturated fat 1.1 g -58% Carbohydrates 24.6 g -43% Sugars 3.2 g -38% Fiber 0.9 g -51% Proteins 5.4 g -44% Salt 0.93 g -34% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.262 %
Environment
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