Why is Pazzta Cheese Macaroni classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined ingredients, flavor enhancers and processing steps such as dehydration and milling, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists additives E508 (cellulose thickener), E635 (disodium 5'-ribonucleotide flavor enhancer), maltodextrin, palm oil, black pepper powder and other minor components.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or blood‑sugar‑controlled diet?

With 47.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the pasta can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or those on low‑sugar regimens without careful portion control.

Is the cheese in Pazzta Cheese Macaroni a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the product contains cheese and milk solids, both of which are listed as allergens, so anyone with a milk allergy should avoid it.

Maggi • 75g

Pazzta Cheese Macaroni

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pazzta Cheese Macaroni is a ready‑to‑eat, cheese‑flavored pasta snack marketed by Maggi and falls under the cereals and potatoes PNNS group. Per 100 g it provides 241 kcal, 47.8 g carbohydrates, 3.1 g fat and 7.4 g protein, with sugar levels far above the typical 9 g for pasta but a modest fat content. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries no Nutri‑Score label, and includes additives such as E508, E635, maltodextrin and palm oil, with wheat and milk declared as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal321 kcal

Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates63.7 g

Proteins9.9 g

Fruits & Vegetables5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content of 47.8 g per 100 g is more than five times the average 9 g for pasta, while its fat at 3.1 g is about half the typical 6.9 g.

Ingredients

*MACARONI IPASTA): Semolina (Wheat) (100%). CHEESE 'TASTEMAKER®: Milk solids, Potato, lodized salt, Starch, Sugar, Cheese (5.8%), Dehydrated Sweetcorn (5.5%), Maltodextrin, Palm oil, Black pepper powder, Flavour enhancer (635), Roasted garlic flakes, Thickener (508), Dehydrated spring onion (0.4%), Natural flavour, Oregano bits, Margarine and Turmeric. Allergen Note: Contains Wheat & Milk. May contain Mustard & Sov

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