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Stoufer’s
Flavor:
Cheesy Macaroni & Beef
Ingredients:
Water, Tomatoes, Cooked Beef, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese (Cultured Part-skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Semolina Wheat Flour, Tomato Juice, Tomato Paste, 2% Or Less Of Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Dried Onions, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, Brown Sugar, Potassium Chloride, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Puree, Autolyzed Yeast extract, Wheat Gluten, Dried Red Bell Peppers, Dried Garlic, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Spices, Cultured Whey, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride, Dextrose, Soybean Oil.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Stoufer’s Cheesy Macaroni & Beef does not align with the standards of cleaner food options that our website advocates for. This product fails to meet the criteria for organic certification and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The presence of added sugars, including brown sugar and sugar, further detracts from its healthfulness, while dextrose—a form of sugar that is even more harmful—is also included in the ingredient list.
Moreover, the product incorporates soybean oil, an ingredient that is often heavily processed and can be detrimental to one’s health. The use of non-organic tomato products and semolina wheat flour raises concerns about potential pesticide residues and the environmental impact of conventional farming practices. The inclusion of modified cornstarch, autolyzed yeast extract, and soy sauce adds to the list of processed ingredients that do not meet the criteria for cleaner, more natural food options.
The product’s reliance on such ingredients as white wine vinegar, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride may be seen as attempts to enhance flavor or preserve the product, yet they contribute to the complexity of the ingredient list, moving it further from simplicity and wholesomeness. The use of wheat gluten and cultured whey indicates that this product is unsuitable for those with gluten or dairy sensitivities.
Given the product’s extensive list of non-organic, GMO, and processed ingredients, its healthfulness is brought into question. The Stoufer’s Cheesy Macaroni & Beef is positioned at the lower end of the scale on our green leaf rating due to these factors. Consumers seeking cleaner and healthier alternatives would be advised to consider other options that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and minimally processed ingredients. This product does not represent the ideal choice for those looking to nourish their bodies with quality foods.
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