Declared allergens
This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.
- Critical
Allergens
- Dairy
- Gluten
- Soy
Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020
Why it's rated this way
6 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.
TartrazineHigh concernSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Sunset yellow FCFHigh concernSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
PolyphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- What it is
- Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
- Why it's flagged
- Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Regulatory basis
- Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
- How sure we are
- High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
Ingredients
- Macaroni51.4%No flag
- Semolina25%No flag
- Niacin · E3753.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E1010.8%No flag
- Pasteurized process cheddar cheese12.1%No flag
- Cheddar cheese milk6.1%No flag
- Lactic ferments3%No flag
- Sodium phosphate sodium hexametaphosphate0.3%No flag
- Colour0.1%No flag
- Mono- and diglycerides · E4710.8%No flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.4%No flag
- Citric acid · E3300.4%No flag
- To preserve natural color0.4%No flag
- Niacin · E3750.4%No flag
- Riboflavin · E101<0.1%No flag
- Cheddar cheese sauce0.4%No flag
- Aged cheddar cheese<0.1%No flag
- Soured milk<0.1%No flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%No flag
- Cellulose gum · E466Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Mono- and diglycerides · E471No flag
- Monterey jack cheese sauce0.2%No flag
- Monterey jack cheese<0.1%No flag
- Soured milk<0.1%No flag
- Skimmed milk powderNo flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
- Cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Soured milkNo flag
- Acetic acid · E260No flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Xanthan gum · E415No flag
- Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Contains 2% and less of buttermilk powder<0.1%No flag
- Cellulose gum · E466<0.1%Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Cheese powder<0.1%No flag
- Buttermilk solidsNo flag
- Granular cheeseNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Enzyme modified cheeseNo flag
- Cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
- Sorbic acid · E200No flag
- As a preservativeNo flag
- Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Cheese sauce mixNo flag
- Dehydrated blend of cheeseNo flag
- SemisoftNo flag
- Cheddar cheesesNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Cellulose gum · E466Low
Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
- Sodium phosphate · E339No flag
- Silicon dioxide · E551No flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Citric acid · E330No flag
- Dehydrated onionNo flag
- Fortified wheat flourNo flag
- Niacin · E375No flag
- Riboflavin · E101No flag
- Annatto · E160bLow
Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- ColourNo flag
- Lactic acid · E270No flag
- Raising agentNo flag
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
- E500iiNo flag
- Natural and artificial cheddar cheese flavorNo flag
- Cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Natural and artificial flavouringNo flag
- Enzyme modified cheddar cheeseNo flag
- Pasteurised milkNo flag
- Lactic fermentsNo flag
- Cultured wheyNo flag
- Natural flavouringNo flag
- ColourNo flag
- Yellow 5 · E102High
Southampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Yellow corn flourNo flag
- Yellow 6 · E110High
Southampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Diphosphates (E450)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Polyphosphates (E452)Low
Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Show original label text
Macaroni (water, enriched semolina [durum wheat semolina, ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid]), wheat flour, pasteurized process cheddar cheese (cheddar cheese milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, milkfat, sodium phosphate sodium hexametaphosphate, salt, artificial color), vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), dehydrated potatoes (potatoes, mono & diglycerides, sodium acid pyrophosphate and citric acid [to preserve natural color]), enriched bleached wheat flour (bleached wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, cheddar cheese sauce (water, aged cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color], soybean oil, food starch - modified, sodium phosphate, salt, cellulose gum, mono and diglycerides, spice, yeast extract, annatto color), monterey jack cheese sauce (water, monterey jack cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], soybean oil, modified corn starch, nonfat dry milk, salt, sodium phosphate, cheddar cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], yeast extract, sodium citrate, acetic acid, monoglycerides, natural flavors, butter oil, lactic acid, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, annatto color), enriched bleached wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), contains 2% or less of buttermilk powder, cellulose gum, cheese powder (whey, buttermilk solids, granular cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey protein concentrate, salt, enzyme modified cheese [cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), water, sodium phosphate, milkfat, sorbic acid (as a preservative), enzymes], sodium phosphate, citric acid, yellow 5, yellow 6, lactic acid), cheese sauce mix (dehydrated blend of cheese [semisoft and cheddar cheeses (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)], food starch-modified, whey, salt, cellulose gum, butter, sodium phosphate, silicon dioxide, lactic acid, citric acid, yellow 5, yellow 6), citric acid, dextrose, dried onion, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), extractives of paprika, annatto, and turmeric (color), food starch-modified, lactic acid, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), natural and artificial cheddar cheese flavor (cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, maltodextrin, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, natural and artificial flavor], buttermilk, whey, autolyzed yeast extract, enzyme modified cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], cultured whey, salt, cream), natural flavor, salt, spice, sugar, turmeric oleoresin (color), whey protein concentrate, yeast, yellow 5, yellow corn flour, yellow 6.
Alerts
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
Contains additive of concern
- TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
- Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
- DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- PolyphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
- Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
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