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Macaroni Cheese

Barcode 5000169059111

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No — Macaroni Cheese is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional processed foods (pasta, milk, cheese, cream, rapeseed oil, wheat flour, cornflour, salt, spices, vinegar). It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-based rules, it is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

cooked pasta (water, durum wheat semolina)
OK

whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
OK

mature cheddar cheese (milk) (14%)
OK

water

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

single cream

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

medium mature cheddar cheese (milk) (4%)
OK

rapeseed oil

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

wheat flour

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

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

salt

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

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used as a spice or condiment; a basic, natural ingredient derived from mustard seeds.
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.
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

ground turmeric allergy advice: for allergens
OK

including cereals containing gluten
OK

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Common questions about Macaroni Cheese

Is Macaroni Cheese ultra-processed?

No — Macaroni Cheese by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list consists only of basic culinary ingredients and traditional processed foods (pasta, milk, cheese, cream, rapeseed oil, wheat flour, cornflour, salt, spices, vinegar). It contains no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrial sugar syrups. Therefore, under the provided NOVA-based rules, it 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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