Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™

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Is Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™ healthy?

Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™ scores 73/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product features organic ingredients like macaroni and wheat flour, which are beneficial due to their minimal processing and absence of synthetic pesticides.

How processed is Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™?

Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Maltodextrin, Organic Natural Flavors are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Organic Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese - 6oz - Good & Gather™

73 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Pasta
Summary

This product features organic ingredients like macaroni and wheat flour, which are beneficial due to their minimal processing and absence of synthetic pesticides. However, the presence of 'organic natural flavors' introduces a level of processing and lack of transparency, which is a concern. The product's processing level limits its score, despite the organic certification.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Macaroni Product
Neutral

Standard organic pasta made from wheat, providing a base of carbohydrates for energy.

Organic Wheat Flour
Neutral

A standard flour base for the pasta product, grown organically.

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Whey
Neutral

A dairy byproduct from cheese making, commonly used for texture and protein content.

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Nonfat Dry Milk
Neutral

Dried milk solids used to add creaminess and structure to the cheese sauce.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and enhancing overall flavor.

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Maltodextrin
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Organic Natural Flavors
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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