BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE

Common questions

Is BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE healthy?

BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This gluten-free mac and cheese features a relatively clean ingredient list with beneficial components like milk, cheddar cheese, and jack cheese, which provide essential nutrients such as calcium and protein.

How processed is BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE?

BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sea Salt, Garlic count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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BEECHER'S, GLUTEN FREE MAC & CHEESE

Beecher's
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$15.99 · 18 oz · $0.89 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Sugar Mountain Capital, LLC
Category Pasta
Summary

This gluten-free mac and cheese features a relatively clean ingredient list with beneficial components like milk, cheddar cheese, and jack cheese, which provide essential nutrients such as calcium and protein. However, it is a processed food with a moderate level of processing, which limits its score potential. The use of gluten-free pasta made from non-GMO corn and rice flour is a positive aspect, but the overall processing level and presence of multiple ingredients prevent it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 18

Apple Cider Vinegar
Good

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Sea Salt
Good

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Garlic
Good

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Honey
Good

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Gluten-free penne pasta (water, non-GMO corn flour, white rice flour)
Neutral

This gluten-free pasta is made from non-GMO ingredients and provides a base for the dish without added preservatives or artificial additives.

milk (vitamin D3 added)
Neutral

Milk with added vitamin D3 offers calcium and vitamin D, supporting bone health in a natural form.

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

Cheddar cheese provides flavor and protein, made from pasteurized milk with natural cultures and enzymes.

jack cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, culture, enzymes)
Neutral

Jack cheese adds a rich taste and protein content, produced through standard pasteurization and fermentation processes.

water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient essential for cooking and maintaining the dish's consistency.

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rice flour
Neutral

Rice flour is a gluten-free alternative used as a thickener or filler, with no added artificial substances.

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butter (cream, salt)
Neutral

Butter adds flavor and richness, made from cream with natural salt, enhancing the dish's taste.

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Red Chile
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

Chipotles
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

Lime Juice
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Onion
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Rosemary Thyme
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

Sage
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

Bay Leaves
Neutral

Part of chipotle puree. This chipotle puree provides smoky flavor and spice, made from natural ingredients including smoked peppers and herbs.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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