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PREMIUM MACARONI & CHEESE PASTA DINNER WITH A CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE, CREAMY CHEESE SAUCE

GREAT VALUE · 0/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Soybean Oil Not approved Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted.
Milk Powder Caution Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
Natural Flavors Caution Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Phosphate Caution Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Mono- and Diglycerides Caution Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Soybean Oil -50 Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted.
Milk Powder -10 Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
Natural Flavors -10 Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Phosphate -10 Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Mono- and Diglycerides -10 Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

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Diets this fits

Pescatarian

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