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Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Bake
Ingredients:
Skim Milk, Broccoli, Cooked Pasta (Water, Semolina Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten), Water, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Cheddar Club Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Annatto Color), Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt), Modified Cornstarch, 2% Or Less Of Soybean Oil, Parmesan Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Butter (Cream, Salt), Salt, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Mono- And Diglycerides, Lactic Acid Blend (Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate), Disodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Stoufer’s Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Bake falls short of the healthier food options recommended on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), both of which lead to deductions in its score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, particularly in the form of sugar, detracts from its nutritional profile.
A deeper look into the ingredients raises concerns about the inclusion of potentially harmful additives. The product contains ‘Natural Flavors,’ a term that encompasses a range of substances and does not offer transparency about their sources or effects. Mono- and diglycerides, which are emulsifiers, also contribute to the lowering of the score. Although these ingredients are approved for use in food, their necessity and impact on health are debatable.
Furthermore, the use of soybean oil, categorized under harmful oils, is another reason for the low score. Soybean oil is often highly processed and may contain trans fats, which are linked to negative health outcomes. The pasta bake’s reliance on non-organic, GMO ingredients, and the use of these particular additives and oils, aligns with the product’s minimal green leaf rating.
The Stoufer’s Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Bake, while a convenient meal option, does not align with the cleaner, healthier food choices promoted by our website. Our scoring system, which emphasizes organic, non-GMO, and additive-free products, places this item at the lowest end of our scale. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives that better meet these criteria.
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