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The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack
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Nutrition facts (per 100g)
Per 100 g this product is low in sugars, 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, glycerol monostearate, niacin, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin mononitrite [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid), cheese sauce (whey, canola oil, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], whey protein concentrate, milk, milk protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of salt, lactic acid, sodium alginate, sorbic acid as a preservative, oleoresin paprika [color], enzymes, cheese culture, annatto extract [color], milkfat, natural flavor), modified food starch, maltodextrin, acetylated monoglycerides, salt, medium chain triglycerides. contains: wheat, milk.
Why can't we give a definite answer for Shells & Cheese?
Our automated analysis could not reach a reliable verdict on whether Shells & Cheese fits a palm oil-free diet. Reasons:
- The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack
Rather than guessing, we prefer to tell you honestly when the data is incomplete. If you follow a palm oil-free 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 Shells & Cheese Palm Oil Free?
We cannot say for certain. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Please check the product label or contact the manufacturer.
Does Shells & Cheese 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, ferrous sulfate [iron], thiamin mononitrite [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b...
What are the nutritional facts of Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese contains 324 calories per 100g, with 10.3g of protein, 44.1g of carbohydrates, and 11.8g of fat.
How much sugar is in Shells & Cheese?
Shells & Cheese lists 4.4 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).
Is Shells & Cheese ultra-processed?
By the NOVA classification in its label data, Shells & Cheese is in group 4, ultra-processed foods.
Does Shells & Cheese contain palm oil?
We cannot say from the label. The fat in this product is listed without naming the plant it comes from, so Open Food Facts could not rule palm oil out. Look for a "no palm oil" claim on the pack Check the pack for a "no palm oil" claim.