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STROGANOFF ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT WITH A SAVORY CHEESE SAUCE MIX PASTA SKILLET DINNER, STROGANOFF

GREAT VALUE · 40/100 · Caution

6 ingredients flagged with caution

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Maltodextrin Caution Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Enriched Wheat Flour Caution Refined flour stripped of bran/germ and fortified with synthetic vitamins to replace lost nutrients.
Natural Flavors Caution Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Mono- and Diglycerides Caution Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold.
Soy Lecithin Caution Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×0 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 40

ReasonPointsDetail
Maltodextrin -10 Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Enriched Wheat Flour -10 Refined flour stripped of bran/germ and fortified with synthetic vitamins to replace lost nutrients.
Natural Flavors -10 Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Mono- and Diglycerides -10 Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold.
Soy Lecithin -10 Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic.

Ingredients

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