Sainsbury's Macaroni

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Is Sainsbury's Macaroni healthy?

Sainsbury's Macaroni scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product is made from a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina, which is minimally processed.

How processed is Sainsbury's Macaroni?

Sainsbury's Macaroni is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

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Sainsbury's Macaroni

Sainsbury's
85 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$32.97 · 500 g · $1.87 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by J Sainsbury plc
Category Pasta
Summary

This product is made from a single ingredient, durum wheat semolina, which is minimally processed. The absence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients contributes to its high score. As a simple whole food, it provides a clean label and maintains nutritional integrity.

Key ingredients 1

Durum Wheat Semolina
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Durum wheat semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat, a hard variety of wheat. It is minimally processed and retains some of the wheat's natural nutrients. It is commonly used in pasta making due to its high protein content and gluten strength.

Benefits

Provides a good source of carbohydrates and some protein, which can be beneficial for energy and muscle maintenance.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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