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Microwavable mac & cheese dinner - Essential Everyday

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Microwavable mac & cheese dinner - Essential Everyday

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Barcode: 0041303016312 (EAN / EAN-13) 041303016312 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Essential Everyday

Brand owner: Supervalu, Inc.

Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    61 ingredients

    Enriched macaroni product: [(wheat flour, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), glycerol monostearate], cheese sauce mix: [(maltodextrin, semisoft cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, palm oil, monterey jack cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], nonfat milk, salt, corn syrup solids, buttermilk, contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, sodium phosphate, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], lactic acid, calcium phosphate, sodium caseinate, butter, guar gum, with turmeric oleoresin added for color, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, disodium phosphate, parmesan cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], citric acid, sodium silicoaluminate, yellow 6 lake), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, propylene glycol esters of fatty acids, mono and diglycerides, potassium chloride, monoglycerides, anti-caking agent (calcium silicate).
    Allergens: Gluten, Milk

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: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF
    • Additive: E412 - Guar gum
    • Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
    • Additive: E477 - Propane-1‚2-diol esters of fatty acids
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin
    • Ingredient: Whey

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E110 - Sunset yellow FCF

    Sunset Yellow FCF: Sunset Yellow FCF -also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985- is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13 with a shoulder at 500 nm. When added to foods sold in the US it is known as FD&C Yellow 6; when sold in Europe, it is denoted by E Number E110.
    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.

  • E339ii - Disodium phosphate

    Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E340 - Potassium phosphates

    Potassium phosphate: Potassium phosphate is a generic term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions including: Monopotassium phosphate -KH2PO4- -Molar mass approx: 136 g/mol- Dipotassium phosphate -K2HPO4- -Molar mass approx: 174 g/mol- Tripotassium phosphate -K3PO4- -Molar mass approx: 212.27 g/mol-As food additives, potassium phosphates have the E number E340.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E340ii - Dipotassium phosphate

    Potassium phosphate: Potassium phosphate is a generic term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions including: Monopotassium phosphate -KH2PO4- -Molar mass approx: 136 g/mol- Dipotassium phosphate -K2HPO4- -Molar mass approx: 174 g/mol- Tripotassium phosphate -K3PO4- -Molar mass approx: 212.27 g/mol-As food additives, potassium phosphates have the E number E340.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E412 - Guar gum

    Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

    This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

    When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

  • 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.

  • E552 - Calcium silicate

    Calcium silicate: Calcium silicate is the chemical compound Ca2SiO4, also known as calcium orthosilicate and is sometimes formulated as 2CaO·SiO2. It is also referred to by the shortened trade name Cal-Sil or Calsil.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil

    Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil
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    Non-vegan

    Non-vegan ingredients: Milk, Whey, Monterey Jack, Milk, Skimmed milk, Buttermilk, Cheddar, Milk, Sodium caseinate, Butter, Parmigiano reggiano, Milk

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    Vegetarian status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Enriched-macaroni-product, Iron, Ferrous sulfate, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Glycerol monostearate, Cheese-sauce-mix, Semisoft-cheese, Contains-2-and-less-of-each-of-the-following, With-turmeric-oleoresin-added-for-color, Monoglycerides, E339ii, Monoglycerides

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    15. corn syrup solids -> en:corn-syrup-solids - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
    16. buttermilk -> en:buttermilk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 19801 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
    17. contains 2% and less of each of the following -> en:contains-2-and-less-of-each-of-the-following - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
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    18. sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
    19. cheddar cheese -> en:cheddar - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_food_code: 12726 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
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      3. salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.675
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    21. calcium phosphate -> en:e341 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
    22. sodium caseinate -> en:sodium-caseinate - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
    23. butter -> en:butter - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 16400 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
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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: 0

    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: 0, rounded value: 0)

    Negative points: 18

    • Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1661, rounded value: 1661)
    • Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 6.9, rounded value: 6.9)
    • Saturated fat: 5 / 10 (value: 5.17, rounded value: 5.2)
    • Sodium: 8 / 10 (value: 810, rounded value: 810)

    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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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (1 PACKAGE (58 g))     		Compared to: Pasta dishes
    Energy 1,661 kj
    (397 kcal)     		963 kj
    (230 kcal)     		+90%
    Fat 8.62 g 5 g +38%
    Saturated fat 5.17 g 3 g +123%
    Monounsaturated fat 0.86 g 0.499 g -30%
    Polyunsaturated fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Cholesterol 17 mg 9.86 mg +70%
    Carbohydrates 65.52 g 38 g +136%
    Sugars 6.9 g 4 g +147%
    Fiber 1.7 g 0.986 g -12%
    Proteins 12.07 g 7 g +48%
    Salt 2.025 g 1.17 g +91%
    Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg -100%
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0 mg 0 mg -100%
    Potassium 310 mg 180 mg +8%
    Calcium 155 mg 89.9 mg +64%
    Iron 3.62 mg 2.1 mg +65%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 1 PACKAGE (58 g)

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