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Free from mac & cheese balls - Sainsbury's - 200g

Free from mac & cheese balls - Sainsbury's - 200g

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Barcode: 00514897

Quantity: 200g

Brands: Sainsbury's

Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes, Macaroni and cheese

Labels, certifications, awards: No gluten

Origin of ingredients: London

Stores: Sainsbury's

Countries where sold: United Kingdom

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Ingredients

31 ingredients

Cooked Pasta (26%) (Rice Flour, Water, Gram Flour, Emulsifier: Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Water, Rice Flour, Mozzarella Cheese (10%) (Cows' Milk), Gram Flour, Full Fat Soft Cheese (8%) (Cows' Milk), Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed, Sunflower) Mature Cheddar Cheese (5%) (Cows' Milk), Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (4%) (Cows' Milk), Onion, Potato Starch, Cornflour, Rice, Tapioca Starch, Stabilisers: Trisodium Citrate, Methyl Cellulose; Cracked Black Pepper, Salt, Dextrose, Thickener: Xanthan Gum

Allergens: Milk

Food processing

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

Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum

Additive: E461 - Methyl cellulose

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Ingredient: Dextrose

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Glucose

Ingredient: Thickener
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Additives

E331 - Sodium citrates

Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.
Source: Wikipedia

E331iii - Trisodium citrate

Sodium citrate: Sodium citrate may refer to any of the sodium salts of citrate -though most commonly the third-: Monosodium citrate Disodium citrate Trisodium citrateThe three forms of the salt are collectively known by the E number E331. Sodium citrates are used as acidity regulators in food and drinks, and also as emulsifiers for oils. They enable cheeses to melt without becoming greasy.
Source: Wikipedia

E415 - Xanthan gum

Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

E461 - Methyl cellulose

Methyl cellulose: Methyl cellulose -or methylcellulose- is a chemical compound derived from cellulose. It is a hydrophilic white powder in pure form and dissolves in cold -but not in hot- water, forming a clear viscous solution or gel. It is sold under a variety of trade names and is used as a thickener and emulsifier in various food and cosmetic products, and also as a treatment of constipation. Like cellulose, it is not digestible, not toxic, and not an allergen.
Source: Wikipedia

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.

Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E471

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Mozzarella, Cow's milk, Full fat soft cheese, Cow's milk, Cow's milk, Extra mature cheddar, Cow's milk
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Unrecognized ingredients: Sunflower-vegetable-oil-mature-cheddar-cheese
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Nutrition

Average nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 6
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 5

Proteins: 4 / 5 (value: 7.8, rounded value: 7.8)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.7, rounded value: 1.7)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 6.3, rounded value: 6.3)

Negative points: 9

Energy: 3 / 10 (value: 1112, rounded value: 1112)

Sugars: 0 / 10 (value: 0.8, rounded value: 0.8)

Saturated fat: 4 / 10 (value: 4.2, rounded value: 4.2)

Sodium: 2 / 10 (value: 264, rounded value: 264)

The points for proteins are counted because the negative points are less than 11.

Nutritional score: (9 - 5)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (12.2%)
  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 (4.2%)
  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 (0.8%)
  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 moderate quantity (0.66%)
  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	Compared to: Macaroni and cheese
Energy	1,112 kj (265 kcal)	-
Fat	12.2 g	+113%
Saturated fat	4.2 g	+60%
Carbohydrates	30.2 g	-30%
Sugars	0.8 g	-84%
Fiber	1.7 g	-6%
Proteins	7.8 g	-18%
Salt	0.66 g	-53%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	6.3 %

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Free from mac & cheese balls - Sainsbury's - 200g