Rao's Chicken Alfredo, 8.4 oz
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This product contains beneficial ingredients like milk, grilled chicken, and cheeses, which provide protein and essential nutrients. However, it is classified as ultra-processed due to the presence of additives like disodium phosphate and sodium phosphate, which are used as stabilizers and emulsifiers. These additives can affect mineral balance and kidney function, contributing to the product's processing level and limiting its overall health score.
Key ingredients 32
MilkGood
Provides whole-food dairy nutrition including calcium and protein.
See more about Milk →Grilled Chicken StripsGood
Provides a clean source of lean animal protein.
White Meat ChickenGood
Quality source of lean protein.
CreamGood
Real dairy fat providing rich texture and flavor.
See more about Cream →Asiago CheeseGood
Traditional cheese providing high-quality dairy fats and protein.
Cultured MilkGood
Dairy ingredient fermented with beneficial cultures.
See more about Cultured Milk →Parmesan CheeseGood
Aged traditional cheese providing rich flavor, calcium, and protein.
See more about Parmesan Cheese →CulturesGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cultures →RennetGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Rennet →ShallotGood
Whole food vegetable used for natural flavor.
ButterGood
Traditional dairy fat providing rich, natural flavor.
See more about Butter →Sweet CreamGood
Fresh dairy cream used to make butter.
See more about Sweet Cream →Roasted Chicken StockGood
Whole food stock providing authentic savory depth.
Dried ChickenGood
Real protein source from poultry.
GarlicGood
Whole food aromatic providing natural flavor and health benefits.
See more about Garlic →WaterNeutral
Used as a standard culinary base and processing aid.
See more about Water →Corn StarchNeutral
A common starch used for thickening and texture.
See more about Corn Starch →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for flavor and preservation.
See more about Salt →PastaNeutral
Standard grain-based carbohydrate source.
Durum SemolinaNeutral
Milled wheat used traditionally for making pasta.
EnzymesNeutral
Natural processing agents used in cheese making.
See more about Enzymes →White WineNeutral
Used as a traditional flavor enhancer in culinary recipes.
Natural Chicken Broth BaseNeutral
Savory base made from roasted stock and flavorings.
Natural Chicken FlavorNeutral
Flavor enhancer derived from yeast and natural sources.
See more about Natural Chicken Flavor →Chicken FatNeutral
Natural animal fat used for authentic flavor.
See more about Chicken Fat →Spice Extractives including TurmericNeutral
Natural extracts used for color and spice notes.
Food StarchNeutral
Used as a culinary thickener for consistency.
See more about Food Starch →Sodium PhosphateBad
An additive used as a texturizer and moisture retainer, highly processed.
See more about Sodium Phosphate →Yeast ExtractBad
Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.
See more about Yeast Extract →Natural FlavorBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavor →Cane SugarBad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
See more about Cane Sugar →Disodium PhosphateBad
An additive used as an emulsifier and texturizer, highly processed.
See more about Disodium Phosphate →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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