Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz.

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Is Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz. healthy?

Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz. scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score despite having some beneficial ingredients like brown rice flour and dried cheddar cheese.

How processed is Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz.?

Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz. is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz.'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, butter counts in its favor; sodium phosphate 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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Annie s Homegrown Gluten Free White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese 170g/6 oz.

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63 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.29 · 6 oz · pack of 6 · $0.55 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by General Mills
Category Pasta
Summary

This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score despite having some beneficial ingredients like brown rice flour and dried cheddar cheese. The presence of sodium phosphate, an additive with potential health concerns, further impacts the rating. While the product avoids seed oils and artificial dyes, its processing level and use of additives prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 8

butter
Good

Butter adds flavor and richness, and contains beneficial fats when consumed in moderation.

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rice pasta (white rice flour, brown rice flour)
Neutral

This ingredient is a gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta, providing a neutral base for the dish.

dried cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, bacterial culture, salt, non-animal microbial enzymes)
Neutral

Cheddar cheese adds flavor and calcium; it is a common dairy ingredient with a neutral impact overall.

whey
Neutral

Whey is a dairy byproduct that provides protein but is neutral in overall health impact when consumed in moderation.

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skim milk
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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silicon dioxide (for anti-caking)
Neutral

Silicon dioxide prevents clumping and ensures product flow, with no significant health concerns.

sodium phosphate
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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