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Munchers Buttered Pasta
Michelina's · 50/100 · Caution
5 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Xanthan Gum | Caution | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Mono- and Diglycerides | Caution | Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold. |
| Sodium Phosphate | Caution | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | Caution | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 50
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Xanthan Gum | -10 | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Mono- and Diglycerides | -10 | Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold. |
| Sodium Phosphate | -10 | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | -10 | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
Ingredients
enriched pastaWaterMilkButterWheat FlourCreamparmesan cheeseSaltcelluloseCornstarchXanthan GumMono- and DiglyceridesCitric Acidcheese blendgrated cheeseSodium PhosphatePotassium SorbateEDTA (Calcium Disodium)ironniacinthiamine mononitrateriboflavinfolic acidculturescarrageenan gum
Diets this fits
Pescatarian
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