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Mac & Cheese Original
Mac & Cheese Original by H-E-B is listed in the Macaroni and cheese category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: gluten, milk, soybeans.
Ingredients
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES [MICROBIAL]), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF:, BUTTERMILK POWDER, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), TURMERIC EXTRACT (COLOR), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE
- Allergens
- GlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 cup (1 cup)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0197870098579
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mac & Cheese Original healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Mac & Cheese Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Mac & Cheese Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated December 10, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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