Tesco

Macaroni cheese

Barcode 5059697751066

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No — Macaroni cheese is not ultra-processed.

All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat, milk, cheeses, cream, butter, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt, pepper, fortified wheat flour, cornflour, whey). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, industrial syrups, or maltodextrin, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-style criteria.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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cooked pasta [water
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durum _wheat_ semolina]
OK

whole milk

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

water

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

mature cheddar cheese (milk) (11%)
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 fat soft cheese (milk)

A soft, mild cheese made from milk with moderate fat content. Used as a spread or in recipes. Common varieties include brie or camembert when referring to soft cheese, but this entry specifies medium fat level.
OK

cornflour

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

wheat flour

A basic grain-based flour from wheat used as a primary ingredient in baking and cooking.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

salt

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

cheddar cheese

A traditional cheese produced from cow's milk; a basic dairy product not considered ultra-processed.
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

butter (milk)

A dairy fat product made from churning cream; commonly used in cooking and baking.
OK

_mustard_ seed
OK

spirit vinegar

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

whey (milk)

Liquid byproduct of cheese production containing soluble proteins and lactose; used as a dairy ingredient or in protein formulations.

Common questions about Macaroni cheese

Is Macaroni cheese ultra-processed?

No — Macaroni cheese by Tesco is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). All ingredients are basic culinary ingredients (pasta from durum wheat, milk, cheeses, cream, butter, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt, pepper, fortified wheat flour, cornflour, whey). There are no industrial additives such as emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, industrial syrups, or maltodextrin, so this is not classified as ultra-processed under the given NOVA-style criteria.

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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