What are the ingredients in Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner?

In label order (largest amount first): INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CREAM, CITRIC ACID, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)..

Does Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Sodium Triphosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to dietary phosphate imbalance. Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to dietary phosphate imbalance.

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Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Name: Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
Brand: Kraft
SKU: 021000653560

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Listed as: WHITE CHEDDAR PASTA SHELLS MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER, WHITE CHEDDAR

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting4/5 ★

Ingredient rating 4/5 — nothing restricted, and no more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

2 worth noting.

Sodium TriphosphateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Excessive intake may contribute to dietary phosphate imbalance.
Worth knowing: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods.
Depends on amount
Sodium PhosphateWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU · Permitted with limits in India
Excessive intake may contribute to dietary phosphate imbalance.
Worth knowing: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods.
Depends on amount

TrustPick Health Score

75/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Serving size: 85 g (3 ONZ)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID)
2CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CREAM, CITRIC ACID, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES).

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (85 g)
Energy	376 kcal	319.6 kcal
Fat	4.1 g	3.5 g
of which saturated	1.8 g	1.5 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	69.4 g	59 g
of which sugars	9.4 g	8 g
of which added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	2.4 g	2 g
Protein	14.1 g	12 g
Sodium	788 mg	669.8 mg

Questions about Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

Is Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 75/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (788 mg). Sodium Triphosphate and Sodium Phosphate 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 White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner?: In label order (largest amount first): INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CREAM, CITRIC ACID, CELLULOSE GEL, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)..
Does Kraft White Cheddar Pasta Shells Macaroni & Cheese Dinner contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Sodium Triphosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to dietary phosphate imbalance. Sodium Phosphate (worth noting): Excessive intake may contribute to dietary phosphate imbalance.

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