Kraft, Kraft - Heinz

Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Barcode 0021000067060

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the cheese sauce mix contains sodium triphosphate and milk protein concentrate, which are industrial additives/ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4. The product is a ready-to-eat boxed meal base that relies on processed cheese powder and additives rather than simple culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

enriched macaroni (wheat flour, durum flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid)
OK

cheese sauce mix (whey, milkfat, salt, milk protein concentrate, sodium triphosphate)
OK

tapioca flour 2%
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid found in citrus fruits, commonly used as an acidulant and preservative in foods and beverages.
OK

lactic acid

A naturally occurring organic acid used as an acidity regulator and flavoring in foods.
OK

sodium phosphate
OK

calcium phosphate

Inorganic calcium salt used as a mineral supplement or processing aid in foods.
OK

paprika (added for color)
OK

turmeric (added for color)
OK

annatto (added for color)
UPF

enzymes

Biological catalysts used in food processing to modify texture, improve fermentation, or aid breakdown of components.
OK

cheese culture

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Common questions about Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Is Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner ultra-processed?

Yes — Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner by Kraft, Kraft - Heinz is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the cheese sauce mix contains sodium triphosphate and milk protein concentrate, which are industrial additives/ingredients characteristic of NOVA group 4. The product is a ready-to-eat boxed meal base that relies on processed cheese powder and additives rather than simple culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner as an ultra-processed marker: enzymes. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.