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Macaroni cheese - 400 g

Macaroni cheese - 400 g

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Barcode: 5011785013746 (EAN / EAN-13)

Quantity: 400 g

Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes, Macaroni and cheese

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

25 ingredients

Cheese Sauce (64%) (Water, Cheddar Cheese 21% (Milk, Salt), Whole Milk Powder, Butter (Milk, Salt), Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Mustard Powder, Cheese Powder (Milk), Cream Powder (Milk), Skimmed Milk Powder, Cheese Flavouring, Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), White Pepper, Colour (Annatto Norbixin)), Cooked Macaroni (36%) (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina).

Allergens: Milk

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E160b - Annatto

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring
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.

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Additives

E160b - Annatto

E160bii - Annatto norbixin

E330 - Citric acid

Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Cheddar, Milk, Whole milk powder, Butter, Milk, Cheese, Cream, Skimmed milk powder

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Mustard

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: Cheese Sauce 64% (Water, Cheddar Cheese 21% (Milk, Salt), Whole Milk Powder, Butter (Milk, Salt), Modified Maize Starch, Salt, Mustard, Cheese, Cream, Skimmed Milk Powder, Cheese Flavouring, Yeast Extract, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), White Pepper, Colour (Annatto Norbixin)), Macaroni 36% (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina)
Cheese Sauce -> en:cheese-sauce - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 64 - percent: 64 - percent_max: 64

Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 21 - percent_max: 43

Cheddar Cheese -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 21 - percent: 21 - percent_max: 21

Milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 20.095 - percent_max: 21

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Whole Milk Powder -> en:whole-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19021 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 21

Butter -> en:butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11

Milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Modified Maize Starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.33333333333333

Salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Mustard -> en:mustard - ciqual_food_code: 11013 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Cheese -> en:cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Cream -> en:cream - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19402 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Skimmed Milk Powder -> en:skimmed-milk-powder - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19054 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Cheese Flavouring -> en:cheese-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Yeast Extract -> en:yeast-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Acidity Regulator -> en:acidity-regulator - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Citric Acid -> en:e330 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

White Pepper -> en:white-pepper - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11019 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Colour -> en:colour - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Annatto Norbixin -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.905

Macaroni -> en:macaroni - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9810 - percent_min: 36 - percent: 36 - percent_max: 36

Water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 18 - percent_max: 36

Durum Wheat Semolina -> en:durum-wheat-semolina - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9610 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 18

Nutrition

Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fiber is not specified, their possible positive contribution to the grade could not be taken into account.

⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 3

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 5.85, rounded value: 5.85)

Fiber: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 9

Energy: 1 / 10 (value: 617, rounded value: 617)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0.85, rounded value: 0.85)

Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.35, rounded value: 4.4)

Sodium: 4 / 10 (value: 362, rounded value: 362)

The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

Nutritional score: (9 - 3)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (6.7%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.35%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in low quantity (0.85%)
  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.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (0.905%)
  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.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	Compared to: Macaroni and cheese
Energy	617 kj (147 kcal)	-4%
Fat	6.7 g	+15%
Saturated fat	4.35 g	+39%
Carbohydrates	15.2 g	-17%
Sugars	0.85 g	-52%
Fiber	?
Proteins	5.85 g	-9%
Salt	0.905 g	+57%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %

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Product added on November 27, 2020, 8:53:16 PM CET by kiliweb
Last edit of product page on September 6, 2023, 7:03:31 PM CEST by escher.
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Macaroni cheese - 400 g

Macaroni cheese - 400 g

Matching with your preferences

Health

Ingredients

25 ingredients

Food processing

Ultra processed foods

Additives

E160b - Annatto

E160bii - Annatto norbixin

E330 - Citric acid

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free

Non-vegan

Vegetarian status unknown

Details of the analysis of the ingredients

Nutrition

Average nutritional quality

Nutrient levels

Fat in moderate quantity (6.7%)

Saturated fat in moderate quantity (4.35%)

Sugars in low quantity (0.85%)

Salt in moderate quantity (0.905%)

Nutrition facts

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