Kraft Sharp Cheddar & Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Questions about Kraft Sharp Cheddar & Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Is Kraft Sharp Cheddar & Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 60/100 (grade C). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (1050 mg). Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Natural Flavor (Includes Smoke) and 5 more are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Kraft Sharp Cheddar & Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner?

In label order (largest amount first): ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, MILK, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF SODIUM ALGINATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, CHEESE CULTURE, MILKFAT, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), SEASONING BLEND (WHEY, MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SPICE, SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, PART-SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF JALAPENO PEPPERS, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, GARLIC*, BUTTERMILK*, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, ONIONS*, NATURAL FLAVOR [INCLUDES SMOKE], AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CHEESE CULTURE, LACTIC ACID, ANCHO PEPPERS, TOMATOES*, PAPRIKA, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, VINEGAR*, ENZYMES, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE)..

Does Kraft Sharp Cheddar & Jalapeno Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may affect kidney health and calcium balance. Sorbic Acid (worth noting): High doses may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Sodium Tripolyphosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake of phosphates may affect kidney health and calcium balance. Natural Flavor (Includes Smoke) (worth noting): The safety of some artificial smoke flavoring compounds is debated. Autolyzed Yeast Extract (worth noting): Contains naturally occurring glutamates, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals. Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) (worth noting): May cause hyperactivity in sensitive children; requires a warning label in the EU.