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Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese

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Is Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese healthy?

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product features a predominantly organic ingredient list, including organic macaroni and cheddar cheese, which are beneficial for their nutrient content and lack of synthetic additives.

How processed is Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese?

Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Cheddar Cheese Sauce, Organic Cheddar Cheese, Organic Pasteurized Milk count in its favor; Organic Expeller Pressed 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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Deluxe Cheddar Shells & Cheese

365 Whole Foods Market
78 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Cheese
Summary

This product features a predominantly organic ingredient list, including organic macaroni and cheddar cheese, which are beneficial for their nutrient content and lack of synthetic additives. However, the presence of organic expeller pressed canola oil, a processed seed oil, introduces potential health concerns due to its omega-6 fatty acid content. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean label.

Key ingredients 10

Organic Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Good

Prepared with organic cheese and dairy components, offering rich flavor and natural fats.

Organic Cheddar Cheese
Good

Quality dairy source made from organic milk, providing natural calcium, protein, and fats.

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Organic Pasteurized Milk
Good

Clean dairy source produced without synthetic hormones or antibiotics.

Cheese Culture
Good

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

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Organic Macaroni
Neutral

Organic wheat pasta providing standard carbohydrate energy without synthetic pesticides.

Organic Wheat Flour
Neutral

Standard milled wheat flour grown without synthetic pesticides, providing structure to the pasta.

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Water
Neutral

Essential hydrator and processing aid used to achieve the proper sauce consistency.

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Organic Whey
Neutral

Natural dairy byproduct providing high-quality protein and aiding texture in the cheese sauce.

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Organic Salted Butter
Neutral

Real dairy fat providing traditional richness and flavor to the sauce.

Organic Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Very Bad

Seed oil that is heavily processed and high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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