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Summary
This product contains high-quality organic ingredients such as durum wheat pasta, cheddar cheese, and butter, which contribute to its nutritional value. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of additives like sodium phosphate and natural flavors, which can impact health negatively. The processing level and presence of these additives limit the overall health score despite the use of organic components.
Key ingredients 17
Organic PastaGood
Made from organic ingredients, providing a source of complex carbohydrates.
See more about Organic Pasta →Organic Durum Wheat SemolinaGood
Quality organic grain milled into semolina for pasta production.
See more about Organic Durum Wheat Semolina →Organic Cheddar CheeseGood
Real organic cheese providing protein and calcium from pasture-aligned dairy standards.
See more about Organic Cheddar Cheese →Pasteurized Organic MilkGood
Organic dairy source used in cheese making, providing essential nutrients.
See more about Pasteurized Organic Milk →Cheese CultureGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cheese Culture →Organic ButterGood
Real organic dairy fat providing rich flavor without artificial additives.
See more about Organic Butter →Organic WheyGood
Natural dairy component providing high-quality complete protein.
See more about Organic Whey →Organic Non-Fat Dry MilkGood
Concentrated organic milk solids that contribute to the sauce texture.
WaterNeutral
Essential for hydration and processing, with no nutritional impact.
See more about Water →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.
See more about Salt →EnzymesNeutral
Naturally occurring proteins used to curdle milk during cheese production.
See more about Enzymes →Sodium AlginateNeutral
A naturally derived seaweed extract used as a thickener and stabilizer.
See more about Sodium Alginate →Lactic AcidNeutral
Organic acid used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor.
See more about Lactic Acid →Organic Annatto ExtractNeutral
Natural plant-based color extract used to give the cheese a vibrant hue.
See more about Organic Annatto Extract →Xanthan GumNeutral
Common food gum used to improve texture and prevent ingredient separation.
See more about Xanthan Gum →Sodium PhosphateBad
An emulsifier and texturizer used to keep the cheese sauce smooth, but considered an ultra-processed additive.
See more about Sodium Phosphate →Organic Natural FlavorsBad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
See more about Organic Natural Flavors →Processing
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