Mac & Cheese Original

Mac & Cheese Original

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Target diet: Halal

Mac & Cheese Original · Halal

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"monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

  • "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)

Automated check based on Open Food Facts label data. Not medical advice. Always check the package.

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On the label

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCTWHEAT FLOURGLYCERYL MONOSTEARATENIACINFERROUS SULFATE [IRONRIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2FOLIC ACIDCHEESE SAUCE MIX

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
379 kcal
Fat
6 g
Saturated fat
3.5 g
Sugars
8.6 g
Fibre
1.7 g
Protein
12.1 g
Salt
2.1 g
high

Per 100 g this product is high in salt. Bands follow the UK front-of-pack guide: sugars high at 22.5 g or more and low at 5 g or less; salt high at 1.5 g or more and low at 0.3 g or less; saturated fat high at 5 g or more and low at 1.5 g or less. This describes the label, it is not dietary advice.

Processing level: NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. NOVA classification, from the label data.

Ingredients (original text)

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE MIX (WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MILK, PALM OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MILKFAT, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, 2% CALCIUM CARBONATE, SODIUM TRIPHOSPHATE, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, DRIED BUTTERMILK, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CREAM, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, GUAR GUM, CHEESE CULTURE, PAPRIKA (ADDED FOR COLOR), TURMERIC (ADDED FOR COLOR), ANNATTO (ADDED FOR COLOR), SILICON DIOXIDE, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.

Why can't we give a definite answer for Mac & Cheese Original?

Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Mac & Cheese Original fits a halal diet. Reasons:

  • "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh)
  • "whey": a cheesemaking by-product; whether it is halal depends on the rennet used to make the cheese, and the label does not say (Mushbooh)

Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a halal diet for health or religious reasons, please check the product packaging or contact the manufacturer directly before consuming this product.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available ingredient data from Open Food Facts. Product formulations change frequently. This is not medical, nutritional, or religious advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mac & Cheese Original Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "monoglycerides": source unclear (Mushbooh) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Mac & Cheese Original contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B...

What are the nutritional facts of Mac & Cheese Original?

Mac & Cheese Original contains 379 calories per 100g, with 12.1g of protein, and 6g of fat.

How much sugar is in Mac & Cheese Original?

Mac & Cheese Original lists 8.6 g of sugar per 100 g.

Is Mac & Cheese Original ultra-processed?

By the NOVA classification in its label data, Mac & Cheese Original is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.

Can I eat Mac & Cheese Original on a Halal diet?

We recommend caution: the data we have is not sufficient to confirm that Mac & Cheese Original fits a Halal diet. Check the label or look for a certified alternative.