Stoufer’s
Flavor:
Macaroni & Beef
Ingredients:
Tomatoes (Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Cooked Pasta (Water, Semolina Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten), Cooked Beef, Water, Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), 2% Or Less Of Sugar, Dried Onions, Modified Cornstarch, Salt, White Wine Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Potassium Salt, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Puree, Seasoning (Soy Sauce [water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt], Autolyzed Yeast extract, Dextrose, Soybean Oil), Dried Red Bell Peppers, Dried Garlic, Autolyzed Yeast extract, Spices.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Stoufer’s Macaroni & Beef earns a 1/5 green leaf rating on our website, indicating it is a product that consumers seeking cleaner food options might prefer to avoid. This evaluation stems from several factors, primarily its lack of organic ingredients, the presence of GMOs, and the inclusion of added sugars and potentially harmful oils.
The product is not organic, which is a significant factor in our assessments, as we prioritize organically sourced foods. Additionally, it has not been certified as using non-GMO ingredients, which further reduces its standing. The presence of both sugar and brown sugar contributes to the negative scoring, as these added sugars are not aligned with the cleaner food options we endorse. Citric acid, while naturally occurring in some fruits, is often used as a preservative and contributes to the added sugars content. Moreover, dextrose, another form of sugar, is particularly penalized in our rating system due to its common association with processed foods and potential health impacts.
Soybean oil is the identified harmful oil within the ingredients list. Soybean oil is often processed and may not fit within the parameters of a cleaner diet, which typically favors minimally processed, whole food ingredients.
The product’s ingredients also include a variety of additives and flavor enhancers, such as modified cornstarch, autolyzed yeast extract, and soy sauce. While some consumers may not prioritize these factors, our scoring system takes them into account as we strive to guide users toward more natural and unprocessed food choices.
For those seeking to maintain a diet focused on cleaner, more natural foods, Stoufer’s Macaroni & Beef does not meet the criteria set forth by our green leaf rating system. With its 1/5 green leaf score, we recommend exploring alternative options that better align with the principles of organic, non-GMO, and minimally processed ingredients.
Certifications:
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