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Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo

Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo

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Barcode: 0021000070459 (EAN / EAN-13) 021000070459 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: KRAFT HEINZ MEALS

Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes, Macaroni and cheese

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    66 ingredients


    Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid); cheese sauce (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, sodium phosphate, canola oil, contains less than 2% of salt, whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, sodium alginate, annatto [color]); seasoning blend (modified food starch, whey, pasteurized part-skim milk, maltodextrin, garlic powder, onion powder, pasteurized milk, salt, buttermilk solids, dried parsley, whey protein concentrate, acetylated monoglycerides, white pepper, sodium phosphate, lactose, medium chain triglycerides, nutmeg, citric acid, cheese culture, lactic acid, enzymes, natural flavor [contains celery], sulfites); bacon bits with added hickory smoke flavor (bacon [cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite], smoke flavor); breadcrumbs (wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, dried parsley, yeast, garlic powder, salt).
    Allergens: Celery, Gluten, Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites

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: E160b - Annatto
    • Additive: E401 - Sodium alginate
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Lactose
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin
    • Ingredient: Milk proteins
    • Ingredient: Whey

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Additives

  • E250 - Sodium nitrite


    Sodium nitrite: Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most important medications needed in a basic health system.Nitrate or nitrite -ingested- under conditions that result in endogenous nitrosation has been classified as "probably carcinogenic to humans" by International Agency for Research on Cancer -IARC-.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • E270 - Lactic acid


    Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.
    Source: Wikipedia
  • 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

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    Non-vegan


    Non-vegan ingredients: Cheddar, Milk, Whey, Whey protein, Milk protein concentrate, Whey, Pasteurized semi-skimmed milk, Pasteurised milk, Buttermilk solids, Whey protein, Lactose, Bacon

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    Non-vegetarian


    Non-vegetarian ingredients: Bacon

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Nutrition

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    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: 1

    This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

    Positive points: 1

    • Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 12.07, rounded value: 12.07)
    • Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.7, rounded value: 1.7)
    • Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 1.572265625, rounded value: 1.6)

    Negative points: 17

    • Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1264, rounded value: 1264)
    • Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 4.31, rounded value: 4.31)
    • Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.17, rounded value: 5.2)
    • Sodium: 9 / 10 (value: 853, rounded value: 853)

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

    Nutritional score: (17 - 1)

    Nutri-Score:

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    Nutrition facts


    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml
    As sold
    per serving (1 BOWL (116 g))
    Compared to: Macaroni and cheese
    Energy 1,264 kj
    (302 kcal)
    1,470 kj
    (350 kcal)
    +14%
    Fat 10.34 g 12 g +80%
    Saturated fat 5.17 g 6 g +97%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 26 mg 30.2 mg +120%
    Carbohydrates 43.1 g 50 g -
    Sugars 4.31 g 5 g -15%
    Fiber 1.7 g 1.97 g -6%
    Proteins 12.07 g 14 g +27%
    Salt 2.132 g 2.47 g +53%
    Vitamin A 77.7 µg 90.1 µg +169%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 25.9 mg 30 mg +39,869%
    Calcium 216 mg 251 mg +73%
    Iron 1.55 mg 1.8 mg -11%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 1.572 % 1.572 %
Serving size: 1 BOWL (116 g)

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