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Macaroni Cheese by Chef Select
Chef Select

Macaroni Cheese

Barcode 4056489897095
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Macaroni Cheese is not ultra-processed.

Contains pasta, dairy (cheese, milk, cream), rapeseed oil, cornflour, mustard, salt, and pepper. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives (no emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, artificial sweeteners, isolated industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, or flavorings). Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    38% cooked macaroni pasta (water, durum wheat semolina)
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    18% extra mature cheddar cheese (milk)
  • OK
    whole milk
    Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
  • OK
    4.5% single cream (milk)
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    mustard flour
    Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    ground white pepper
    Ground white pepper is a spice produced from the seeds of the ripe pepper fruit with the outer black skin removed, offering a milder, slightly fermented pepper flavor compared to black pepper.

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Common questions about Macaroni Cheese

Is Macaroni Cheese ultra-processed?

No — Macaroni Cheese by Chef Select is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains pasta, dairy (cheese, milk, cream), rapeseed oil, cornflour, mustard, salt, and pepper. These are basic culinary ingredients without industrial additives (no emulsifiers, stabilizers, gums, artificial sweeteners, isolated industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, or flavorings). Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed under NOVA.

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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