Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo

Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo

Target diet: Halal

Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo · Halal

No, skip it.

bacon.

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Deciding ingredient

bacon

On the label

Enriched macaroni productwheat flourglycerol monostearateniaciniron [ferrous sulfatethiamin mononitrateriboflavinfolic acid

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)bacon

This product on every diet

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
302 kcal
Fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
43 g
Sugars
4 g
low
Protein
12 g

Per 100 g this product is low in sugars. 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.

Ingredients (original text)

Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid); cheese sauce (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, sodium phosphate, canola oil, contains less than 2% of salt, whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, sodium alginate, annatto [color]); seasoning blend (modified food starch, whey, pasteurized part-skim milk, maltodextrin, garlic powder, onion powder, pasteurized milk, salt, buttermilk solids, dried parsley, whey protein concentrate, acetylated monoglycerides, white pepper, sodium phosphate, lactose, medium chain triglycerides, nutmeg, citric acid, cheese culture, lactic acid, enzymes, natural flavor [contains celery], sulfites); bacon bits with added hickory smoke flavor (bacon [cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite], smoke flavor); breadcrumbs (wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, dried parsley, yeast, garlic powder, salt).

Detailed analysis: why is Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo not halal?

Our analysis indicates that Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo is likely not suitable for a halal diet. This is based on the detection of the following ingredients which are generally avoided:

  • bacon

The full list of ingredients we analyzed is: Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid); cheese sauce (cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey, sodium phosphate, canola oil, contains less than 2% of salt, whey protein concentrate, milk protein concentrate, lactic acid, sorbic acid as a preservative, sodium alginate, annatto [color]); seasoning blend (modified food starch, whey, pasteurized part-skim milk, maltodextrin, garlic powder, onion powder, pasteurized milk, salt, buttermilk solids, dried parsley, whey protein concentrate, acetylated monoglycerides, white pepper, sodium phosphate, lactose, medium chain triglycerides, nutmeg, citric acid, cheese culture, lactic acid, enzymes, natural flavor [contains celery], sulfites); bacon bits with added hickory smoke flavor (bacon [cured with water, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite], smoke flavor); breadcrumbs (wheat flour, sugar, soybean oil, dried parsley, yeast, garlic powder, salt).. We always advise verifying with the manufacturer for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Nutritional information

Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo contains 302 calories per 100g, with 12g of protein, 10g of fat, and 43g of carbohydrates (4g of which is sugar).

What should you do?

If you are following a halal diet, we recommend looking for alternative products that do not contain these restricted ingredients. Many manufacturers now offer halal-friendly versions of popular products, so be sure to check product labels carefully.

Disclaimer: This analysis is based on ingredient data and should not replace professional medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific dietary restrictions due to health conditions, please consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo Halal?

No, Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo is generally not Halal because it contains bacon.

Does Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: Enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid); cheese sa...

What are the nutritional facts of Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo?

Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo contains 302 calories per 100g, with 12g of protein, 43g of carbohydrates, and 10g of fat.

How much sugar is in Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo?

Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo lists 4 g of sugar per 100 g, which counts as low in sugar under the UK front-of-pack guide (5 g or less per 100 g).

Can I eat Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo on a Halal diet?

No, Mac & cheese with bacon, macaroni and cheese dinner, creamy alfredo is not recommended for a Halal diet due to the presence of restricted ingredients. We recommend looking for Halal-certified alternatives.