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Mac and cheese
Mac and cheese by Trader Joe's is listed in the Instant pasta category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It comes in a 20 oz pack. Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Ingredients
Water, milk (milk, vitamin D3), white cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme), cooked pipette rigate (enriched macaroni product [semolina, egg whites, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate], powdered cellulose), nonfat dry milk, soybean oil, butter (pasteurized cream, salt), cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt), wheat flour, cornstarch, yeast extract, salt, xanthan gum, guar gum, lactic acid, calcium lactate. Contains milk, egg, wheat.
- Allergens
- EggsGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 20 oz
- Serving size
- 1 cup
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00822794
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mac and cheese healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Mac and cheese vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mac and cheese contain?
According to the label data it contains: Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated January 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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