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Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original
Original macaroni & cheese dinner, original
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Barcode: 0075450093476 (EAN / EAN-13) 075450093476 (UPC / UPC-A)
Brand owner: Hy-Vee, Inc.
Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes
Countries where sold: United States
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Ingredients
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36 ingredients
Enriched macaroni product ([wheat flour, niacin, iron {ferrous sulfate}, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], glycerol monostearate), cheese sauce (whey, maltodextrin, semisoft cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], salt, palm oil. contains 2% or less of each of the following: modified corn starch, corn syrup solids, beet juice, annatto extract, beta carotene and turmeric oleoresin added for color, guar gum, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium phosphate, natural flavor, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, sodium silicoaluminate), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, propylene glycol fatty acid esters, 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: E412 - Guar gum
- Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
- Ingredient: Flavouring
- Ingredient: Maltodextrin
- Ingredient: Whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:
- Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
- Processed culinary ingredients
- Processed foods
- Ultra processed foods
The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.
Additives
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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: Whey, Milk, Sodium caseinateSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Enriched-macaroni-product, Glycerol monostearate, Semisoft-cheese, Contains-2-and-less-of-each-of-the-following, Beta-carotene-and-turmeric-oleoresin-added-for-color, Monoglycerides, Propylene-glycol-fatty-acid-esters, MonoglyceridesSome ingredients could not be recognized.
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: Enriched macaroni product (glycerol monostearate), cheese sauce (whey, maltodextrin, semisoft cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), salt, palm oil, contains 2% and less of each of the following (modified corn starch), corn syrup solids, beet juice, annatto, beta carotene and turmeric oleoresin added for color, guar gum, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, calcium phosphate, natural flavor, sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, monoglycerides, sodium silicoaluminate), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, propylene glycol fatty acid esters, mono- and diglycerides, potassium chloride, monoglycerides, anti-caking agent (calcium silicate)- Enriched macaroni product -> en:enriched-macaroni-product - percent_min: 10 - percent_max: 100
- glycerol monostearate -> en:glycerol-monostearate - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 10 - percent_max: 100
- cheese sauce -> en:cheese-sauce - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
- maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- semisoft cheese -> en:semisoft-cheese - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- milk -> en:milk - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 19051 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
- cheese culture -> en:lactic-ferments - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- palm oil -> en:palm-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: yes - ciqual_food_code: 16129 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- 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
- modified corn starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- corn syrup solids -> en:corn-syrup-solids - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- beet juice -> en:beetroot-juice - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 20091 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- annatto -> en:e160b - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- beta carotene and turmeric oleoresin added for color -> en:beta-carotene-and-turmeric-oleoresin-added-for-color - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- guar gum -> en:e412 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- sodium phosphate -> en:e339 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- lactic acid -> en:e270 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- calcium phosphate -> en:e341 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- natural flavor -> en:natural-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- sodium caseinate -> en:sodium-caseinate - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- dipotassium phosphate -> en:e340ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- monoglycerides -> en:monoglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- sodium silicoaluminate -> en:e554 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
- modified corn starch -> en:modified-corn-starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
- salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- propylene glycol fatty acid esters -> en:propylene-glycol-fatty-acid-esters - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- mono- and diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- potassium chloride -> en:e508 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- monoglycerides -> en:monoglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- anti-caking agent -> en:anti-caking-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
- calcium silicate -> en:e552 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.025
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: 0This 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: 0.112500000000001, rounded value: 0.1)
Negative points: 16
- Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1586, rounded value: 1586)
- Sugars: 2 / 10 (value: 10.34, rounded value: 10.34)
- Saturated fat: 2 / 10 (value: 2.59, rounded value: 2.6)
- 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: (16 - 1)
Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
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Fat in moderate quantity (5.17%)
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.
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Saturated fat in moderate quantity (2.59%)
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.
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Sugars in moderate quantity (10.3%)
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.
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Salt in high quantity (2.02%)
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.
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Nutrition facts
Nutrition facts As sold
for 100 g / 100 mlAs sold
per serving (1 CONTAINER (58 g))Compared to: Pasta dishes Energy 1,586 kj
(379 kcal)920 kj
(220 kcal)+82% Fat 5.17 g 3 g -17% Saturated fat 2.59 g 1.5 g +12% Trans fat 0 g 0 g -100% Cholesterol 9 mg 5.22 mg -10% Carbohydrates 68.97 g 40 g +148% Sugars 10.34 g 6 g +271% 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% Calcium 138 mg 80 mg +46% Iron 3.62 mg 2.1 mg +65% Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.113 % 0.113 %
Environment
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Threatened species
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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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