How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this product affect people with diabetes or heart‑related conditions?

The 7 g of sugars per 100 g can raise blood glucose quickly, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 2.8 g of saturated fat contributes to LDL cholesterol and may aggravate cardiovascular risk; moderation is advised.

Is the whey in this mac and cheese a concern for individuals with dairy allergies?

Yes; whey is a milk‑derived protein and is listed as an allergen together with other dairy ingredients such as cheddar cheese and nonfat milk, so people allergic to dairy should avoid this product.

Annie's • 12 - 6 OZ (170g) CARTONS - NET WT 72 OZ (4 LB 8 OZ) 2.04kg

Organic Macaroni & Classic Cheddar

Q: Why is Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains refined wheat flour, multiple dairy fractions, and several isolated food‑grade chemicals; the presence of added acids (citric acid E330, lactic acid E270), sodium phosphate (E339) and an anti‑caking agent (silicon dioxide E551) together with a colour extract (annatto) triggers the NOVA‑4 rating for ultra‑processed foods.

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese is an organic, ready-to-heat pasta dish that belongs to the Composite foods (one-dish meals) group. Per 100 g it delivers 236 kcal, 14 g protein and 5.6 g fiber, but it also contains 7 g sugars, 2.8 g saturated fat and 2 g salt, resulting in a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA-4 classification that flags it as ultra-processed. The product lists dairy (whey, milk, cheddar cheese) and gluten among its allergens and includes additives such as citric acid (E330), lactic acid (E270), sodium phosphate (E339) and silicon dioxide (E551) for preservation and texture.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal366 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared pasta dishes, this mac and cheese provides roughly double the sugar (7 g vs 3.6 g) and about 45 % more saturated fat (2.8 g vs 1.9 g), while its total fat is slightly lower (5.6 g vs 5.9 g) and its salt content is about half the typical level (2 g vs 3.6 g).

Ingredients

best : organic pasta (organic wheat flour), organic whey, organic cultured cream, organic nonfat milk, salt, organic butter (organic pasteurized cream, salt), organic dried cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic corn starch, organic annatto extract (for color), citric acid, lactic acid, sodium phosphate, silicon dioxide (for anticaking), best : organic pasta (organic wheat flour), organic dried cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic whey, salt, sodium phosphate, organic annatto extract (for color), silicon dioxide (for anticaking), best : organic pasta (organic wheat flour), organic dried cheddar cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, salt, non-animal enzymes), organic whey, salt, sodium phosphate, silicon dioxide (for anticaking),

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