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Yes — Macaroni and Cheese is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday, despite its substantial cheese content.
This is a macaroni and cheese dish. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed refined oil, as well as natural cheese flavour, the emulsifier E472c, the stabiliser E331, and colour E160a. These industrial additives and formulations are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The added vitamins and minerals in the flour are fortification nutrients and do not drive the classification.
Yes — Macaroni and Cheese is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a macaroni and cheese dish. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains palm oil, a highly processed refined oil, as well as natural cheese flavour, the emulsifier E472c, the stabiliser E331, and colour E160a. These industrial additives and formulations are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. The added vitamins and minerals in the flour are fortification nutrients and do not drive the classification.
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.
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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.