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Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese

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Barcode: 0015300200029 (EAN / EAN-13) 015300200029 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Rice A Roni

Brand owner: QTG

Categories: Meals, Rice dishes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

48 ingredients

long grain rice, wheat flour, palm oil, maltodextrin, whey, salt, nonfat dry milk, parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), corn syrup solids, canola oil, natural flavor, cheddar cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), onions*, modified corn starch, monosodium glutamate, cheddar and romano cheeses (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), cream, sugar, annato (color), mono and diglycerides, niacinamide, ferric orthophosphate, yeast extract, autolyzed yeast extract, thiamin mononitrate, blue cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzymes), folic acid, ferrous sulfate, riboflavin, *dried

Allergens: Gluten, Milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Maltodextrin

Ingredient: Whey
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Additives

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

E621 - Monosodium glutamate

Monosodium glutamate: Monosodium glutamate -MSG, also known as sodium glutamate- is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. It was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was trying to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given MSG its generally recognized as safe -GRAS- designation. A popular belief is that large doses of MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome," but double-blind tests fail to find evidence of such a reaction. The European Union classifies it as a food additive permitted in certain foods and subject to quantitative limits. MSG has the HS code 29224220 and the E number E621.
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Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whey, Skimmed milk powder, Parmigiano reggiano, Milk, Cheddar, Milk, Cheddar, Romano cheese, Milk, Cream, Blue cheese, Milk
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Unrecognized ingredients: Annato, Ferric orthophosphate, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Ferrous sulfate, Dried
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Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️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: 1

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 9.38, rounded value: 9.38)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.56, rounded value: 1.56)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.117758921370971, rounded value: 0.1)

Negative points: 18

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1569, rounded value: 1569)

Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 4.84, rounded value: 4.84)

Saturated fat: 3 / 10 (value: 3.13, rounded value: 3.1)

Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1079.52, rounded value: 1079.5)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (18 - 1)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (9.38%)
  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 (3.13%)
  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 (4.84%)
  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 high quantity (2.7%)
  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	As sold per serving (1 cup (64 g) (64 g))	Compared to: Rice dishes
Energy	1,569 kj (375 kcal)	1,000 kj (240 kcal)	+84%
Fat	9.38 g	6 g	+156%
Saturated fat	3.13 g	2 g	+190%
Trans fat	0.07 g	0.045 g
Cholesterol	6 mg	3.84 mg	+1,225%
Carbohydrates	67.27 g	43.1 g	+97%
Sugars	4.84 g	3.1 g	+181%
Fiber	1.56 g	0.998 g	-18%
Proteins	9.38 g	6 g	+40%
Salt	2.699 g	1.73 g	+145%
Vitamin A	12.9 µg	8.26 µg	-82%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0.3 mg	0.192 mg	-95%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	1 mg	0.64 mg	+123%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.21 mg	0.134 mg	+22%
Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin)	5.401 mg	3.46 mg	+36%
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)	31 µg	19.8 µg	-61%
Potassium	257 mg	164 mg	+1%
Calcium	106 mg	67.8 mg	+137%
Iron	3.46 mg	2.21 mg	+35%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0.118 %	0.118 %

Serving size: 1 cup (64 g) (64 g)

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Threatened species

Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan

Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.

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Rice-A-Roni Creamy Four Cheese