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Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce

Processing Score
11.5Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce Boxed Dinners & Sides
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021000023233
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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Microwaveable Shell Pasta & Cheese Sauce's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Medium Chain Triglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Glycerol Monostearate, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (Whey, Part-Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Milk, Contains Less Than 2% Of Canola Oil, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid [As A Preservative], Artificial Color, Milkfat, Cheese Culture, Oleoresin Paprika [Color], Enzymes, Natural Flavor, Annatto Extract [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate); Modified Food Starch.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

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