Stoufer’s
Flavor:
Mac & Cheese Bites
Ingredients:
Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, Enriched Macaroni (Water, Enriched Durum Semolina [durum Semolina Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Soybean Oil, 2% Or Less Of Annatto Extract (Color), Butter (Cream, Salt), Buttermilk, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Corn Syrup Solids, Cream Cheese (Milk, Cream, Salt, Carob Bean Gum, Cheese Culture), Dextrose, Dipotassium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Eggs, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Modified Food Starch, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Methylcellulose, Natural Flavors, Skim Milk, Palm Oil, Paprika Extract (Color), Pasteurized Processed Cheese Spread (Cultured Milk, Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphates, Cream, Salt, Natural Butter Flavor, Guar Gum, Sorbic Acid [preservative], Vegetable Color [annatto & Paprika Extract], Enzymes), Ricotta Cheese (Whey, Milkfat, Lactic Acid, Salt), Salt, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Wheat Flour, Whey, Yeast, Yeast extract, Yellow Corn Flour.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Stouffer’s Mac & Cheese Bites receive a 1/5 green leaf rating on our clean food scale, indicating they fall short in terms of health and wellness standards. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which significantly reduces its rating. Moreover, the presence of added sugars, particularly dextrose and corn syrup, raises concerns about its nutritional value.
The ingredient list reveals several potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, enriched flour, sodium citrate, and modified food starch. These components often serve as red flags for those seeking cleaner, less processed food options. Additionally, the use of oils like soybean and palm oil, which are considered harmful in our assessment criteria, further diminishes the product’s standing.
Stouffer’s Mac & Cheese Bites also lack in transparency regarding the sources of some of their ingredients. The presence of non-organic elements combined with GMOs reflects a product that does not align with our standards for clean eating. Consumers looking for healthier, cleaner food choices would be advised to steer clear of this option.
The product’s low score signifies a product that does not meet the criteria for those seeking out healthier, more natural food selections. With a multitude of ingredients that detract from its overall quality, Stouffer’s Mac & Cheese Bites stand as an example of what our rating system aims to help consumers avoid. It is important for individuals to be mindful of such products and opt for cleaner, more wholesome alternatives when available.
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