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4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese

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Is 4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese healthy?

4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar, Romano, and Parmesan cheeses, which are good sources of protein and calcium.

How processed is 4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese?

4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese Culture count in its favor; Canola Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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4 Pack Private Selection® Cacio E Pepe Macaroni and Cheese

Private Selection
Bioengineered
63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Kroger
Category Pasta
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like cheddar, Romano, and Parmesan cheeses, which are good sources of protein and calcium. However, the presence of canola oil, a heavily processed seed oil, detracts from its healthiness due to potential inflammatory effects. The product's processing level also limits its score, as it is not minimally processed.

Key ingredients 10

Cheddar Cheese
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a basic culinary medium in food preparation.

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Romano Cheese
Neutral

Traditional hard cheese made from milk, adding rich flavor and protein, but contributes to sodium content.

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Parmesan Cheese
Neutral

Aged cheese that provides protein and savory depth, while also contributing sodium and fats.

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Pasteurized Milk
Neutral

Heated to ensure safety by eliminating harmful bacteria while retaining essential dairy nutrients.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and food preservation without trace mineral benefits.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Natural proteins used to help coagulate milk and break down curds during the cheese-making process.

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Nonfat Dry Milk
Neutral

Dehydrated skim milk used to add body, structure, and dairy solids to the recipe.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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