Macaroni Cheese

Macaroni Cheese

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Target diet: Halal

Macaroni Cheese · Halal

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"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)

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On the label

cooked macaroni pasta43%)waterdurum wheat semolinarapeseed oilsugarcheese powdermilk

What we checked

Haram ingredients (pork, alcohol)None found
Doubtful (Mushbooh) items"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)

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Nutrition facts (per 100g)

Energy
91 kcal
Fat
3.7 g
Saturated fat
1.2 g
low
Carbohydrates
20 g
Sugars
0.7 g
low
Protein
2.3 g
Salt
0.6 g

Per 100 g this product is low in saturated fat, 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.

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

Ingredients (original text)

cooked macaroni pasta (43%) (water, durum wheat semolina), water, medium fat softche modified maize starch, rapeseed oil, sugar, cheese powder (cheese powder (milk), wheat four whe calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin, whey powder (milk), skimmed milk powder, mustard rou starch, salt, stabilisers: polyphosphates, sodium phosphates, yeast extract, colour, carotenes allergy advice: for allergens, see ingredients in bold, dietary advice: suitable for vegetarians no artifical colours or flavourings caution: care should be taken when opening and disposing of all cans 4000

Why can't we give a definite answer for Macaroni Cheese?

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

  • "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 Macaroni Cheese Halal?

We cannot say for certain. "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) Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.

Does Macaroni Cheese contain allergens?

Always check the packaging for the most current allergen information. The ingredients list we analyzed includes: cooked macaroni pasta (43%) (water, durum wheat semolina), water, medium fat softche modified maize starch, rapeseed oil, sugar, cheese powder (cheese...

What are the nutritional facts of Macaroni Cheese?

Macaroni Cheese contains 91 calories per 100g, with 2.3g of protein, 20g of carbohydrates, and 3.7g of fat.

How much sugar is in Macaroni Cheese?

Macaroni Cheese lists 0.7 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).

Is Macaroni Cheese ultra-processed?

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

Can I eat Macaroni Cheese on a Halal diet?

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