Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar

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Common questions

Is Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar healthy?

Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar 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 several organic ingredients such as pasta, cheddar cheese, and butter, which are beneficial and minimally processed.

How processed is Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar?

Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, sodium phosphate, 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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Simply Nature Organic Deluxe Shells & White Cheddar

Simply Nature
63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Cheese
Summary

This product contains several organic ingredients such as pasta, cheddar cheese, and butter, which are beneficial and minimally processed. However, the presence of sodium phosphate and organic natural flavors indicates a higher level of processing. Despite the organic certification, the use of these additives and the overall ultra-processed nature of the product limit its healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

organic pasta (organic durum wheat semolina, water)
Neutral

This ingredient is a natural source of carbohydrates and provides energy, with no added artificial substances.

organic cheddar cheese (pasteurized organic milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes)
Neutral

Cheddar cheese offers calcium and protein, and is made from organic milk, ensuring a natural origin.

organic butter
Neutral

Organic butter adds flavor and fat, derived from organic cream, with no artificial additives.

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organic whey
Neutral

Whey is a natural byproduct of cheese-making, providing protein and nutrients from organic sources.

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organic non-fat dry milk
Neutral

This ingredient supplies additional protein and calcium, made from organic milk without fat.

sodium alginate
Neutral

Sodium alginate is a natural thickening agent derived from seaweed, used to improve texture.

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sodium phosphate
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 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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