Cucina

macaroni cheese

Barcode 4061462753008

No — macaroni cheese is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, milk, cheddar cheeses, cream, cornflour, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, mustard, salt, pepper, citric acid, turmeric). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic flours/starches, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Citric acid is considered a basic food additive and rapeseed oil a basic culinary oil, so under the given rules this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked macaroni pasta (38%) (durum wheat semolina, water)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

milk

A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
OK

extra mature cheddar (milk) (12%)
OK

mature cheddar cheese (milk) (6%)
OK

single cream

A light dairy cream with about 18–20% fat, commonly used in coffee or as a pouring cream in desserts.
OK

corn flour (cornstarch)

Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

english mustard (water, mustard flour, salt, sugar, wheat starch, acidity regulator: citric acid; dried turmeric)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

Common questions about macaroni cheese

Is macaroni cheese ultra-processed?

No — macaroni cheese by Cucina is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains basic culinary ingredients (pasta made from durum wheat semolina and water, milk, cheddar cheeses, cream, cornflour, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, mustard, salt, pepper, citric acid, turmeric). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners beyond basic flours/starches, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Citric acid is considered a basic food additive and rapeseed oil a basic culinary oil, so under the given rules this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.

macaroni cheese

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Common questions about macaroni cheese

Is macaroni cheese ultra-processed?

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

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

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