Inspired Cuisine, Aldi

Macaroni Cheese

Barcode 4088600402864

Scanned 9 times by Nomi users

No — Macaroni Cheese is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat, water, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, cornflour, salt, spices, mustard). There are no industrial formulations, refined industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other additives associated with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA framework.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

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

water

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

mature cheddar cheese (18%) (_milk_)
OK

_milk_
OK

single cream

A dairy cream with a moderate fat content used for pouring or cooking.
OK

comnflour
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.
OK

_mustard_ powder
OK

ground pimentos

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Common questions about Macaroni Cheese

Is Macaroni Cheese ultra-processed?

No — Macaroni Cheese by Inspired Cuisine, Aldi is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list contains only basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat, water, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, cornflour, salt, spices, mustard). There are no industrial formulations, refined industrial sugars, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or other additives associated with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA framework.

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.