Mac&Cheese
48
Nutrition Score
Poor

Mac&Cheese

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
88
Hazard Score
Healthy
46
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Semolina
Semolina  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Coarse flour milled from durum wheat, used for pasta, couscous, and some breads. Contains gluten.
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Cheese
Cheese  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dairy product; contains milk (allergen).
Whey Powder (Dried Whey)
WheyPowder  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Dried form of whey, the liquid left after cheesemaking, used to add protein and texture to processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
sunflower oil
sunflower oil  ·  No known concerns
Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.
Glucose Syrup
GlucSyrup  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.
Milk Protein
MilkProtein  ·  No known concerns
Contains milk
Concentrated protein extracted from milk (casein and/or whey), added to boost protein content in processed foods. Contains milk allergen.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
potato starch
potato starch  ·  No known concerns
Starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener and binder in sauces, baked goods, and gluten-free recipes.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar  ·  −3 pts
Firm English cheese ranging from mild to sharp, widely used sliced, grated, or melted.
Yeast Extract
YeastExt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Flavour enhancer with natural umami taste from autolysed yeast. Contains naturally occurring glutamates.
Turmeric
Turmeric  ·  No known concerns
Bright yellow spice from a root related to ginger, used in curries and valued for its curcumin content.
Beetroot
Beetroot  ·  No known concerns
Earthy, deep red root vegetable eaten roasted, pickled, or juiced.
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