Velveeta Shells & Cheese Original

microwave-meals

Why this score

• High in salt; medium saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt; medium saturated fat (−0.7).

Ingredients (29)

• 5Enriched wheat flourProcessed grain with added vitamins; less nutritious than whole grain
• 6GlycerolHumectant; safe food additive that retains moisture.
• 5MonostearateSynthetic emulsifier; aids texture; processed.
• 8NiacinB vitamin; essential nutrient added to fortified grain products.
• 8Ferrous sulfate ironBioavailable iron supplement; effective for preventing iron deficiency anemia
• 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient, naturally occurring form, safe
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient, supports energy metabolism safely
• 8Folic acidVitamin B9; critical prenatal nutrient added to enriched grains.
• 7Whey cheese sauceDairy-based; protein and calcium present but high in sodium and fat
• 6Canola oilProcessed vegetable oil; acceptable but highly refined.
• 8Cheddar CheeseNatural cheese, good protein and calcium source, traditional production
• 8MilkDairy; whole food source of protein and calcium.
• 8Cheese cultureFermentation aid; safe and traditional.
• 6SaltMineral electrolyte; acceptable in normal amounts.
• 7EnzymesProcessing aid; generally recognized as safe.
• 7Whey protein concentrateMinimally processed dairy protein, good amino acid profile
• 8Milk Protein ConcentrateDerived from milk, minimally processed, high protein content.
• 6Sodium PhosphateFood additive for texture; generally safe but artificial.
• 7Lactic acidNaturally derived acid; safe preservative and flavor enhancer.
• 6Sodium alginateNatural thickener from seaweed; safe additive.
• 6Sorbic AcidSynthetic preservative, generally safe at approved levels, some controversy
• 8Oleoresin paprika colorNatural extract from paprika; provides color without artificial dyes
• 7Annatto extract colorNatural plant-derived food coloring from annatto seeds, generally safe
• 8milk fatNatural saturated fat; minimal processing; essential fat-soluble vitamins; whole food source.
• 6Natural FlavorBroad category; vague labeling but generally acceptable.
• 5Modified food starchChemically modified thickener; processed, minimal nutrition.
• 3MaltodextrinHighly processed carbohydrate; rapid glucose spike, minimal nutrition.
• 5acetylated monoglyceridesModified fat emulsifier; synthetic derivative, highly processed.
• 7Medium chain triglyceridesFat variant; more readily absorbed and metabolized than long chain fats

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.