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Key food, mega mac, macaroni & cheese dinner

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Barcode: 0073296157642 (EAN / EAN-13) 073296157642 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Key Food

Brand owner: Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc.

Categories: Meals, Pasta dishes

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

48 ingredients

Enriched macaroni product (wheat flavor, salt, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, whey, palm oil, cheddar cheese [milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], salt,natural flavor, modified corn starch, nonfat milk, sodium caseinate, monosodium glutamate, dipotassium phosphate, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, emulsifer [monoglycerides], yeast extract, guar gum, preservatives [tbhq], blue cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], sodium silicoaluminate, citric acid, reduced lactose whey, color [yellow 5 and 6], dehydrated onion), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, acetic acid esters of mono and diglycerides, potassium chloride.

Allergens: Milk

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E412 - Guar gum

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Additive: E621 - Monosodium glutamate

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring

Ingredient: Maltodextrin

Ingredient: Whey
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Additives

E270 - Lactic acid

Lactic acid: Lactic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH-OH-COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. In its liquid state, it is colorless. It is produced both naturally and synthetically. With a hydroxyl group adjacent to the carboxyl group, lactic acid is classified as an alpha-hydroxy acid -AHA-. In the form of its conjugate base called lactate, it plays a role in several biochemical processes. In solution, it can ionize a proton from the carboxyl group, producing the lactate ion CH3CH-OH-CO−2. Compared to acetic acid, its pKa is 1 unit less, meaning lactic acid deprotonates ten times more easily than acetic acid does. This higher acidity is the consequence of the intramolecular hydrogen bonding between the α-hydroxyl and the carboxylate group. Lactic acid is chiral, consisting of two optical isomers. One is known as L--+--lactic acid or -S--lactic acid and the other, its mirror image, is D--−--lactic acid or -R--lactic acid. A mixture of the two in equal amounts is called DL-lactic acid, or racemic lactic acid. Lactic acid is hygroscopic. DL-lactic acid is miscible with water and with ethanol above its melting point which is around 17 or 18 °C. D-lactic acid and L-lactic acid have a higher melting point. In animals, L-lactate is constantly produced from pyruvate via the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase -LDH- in a process of fermentation during normal metabolism and exercise. It does not increase in concentration until the rate of lactate production exceeds the rate of lactate removal, which is governed by a number of factors, including monocarboxylate transporters, concentration and isoform of LDH, and oxidative capacity of tissues. The concentration of blood lactate is usually 1–2 mM at rest, but can rise to over 20 mM during intense exertion and as high as 25 mM afterward. In addition to other biological roles, L-lactic acid is the primary endogenous agonist of hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor 1 -HCA1-, which is a Gi/o-coupled G protein-coupled receptor -GPCR-.In industry, lactic acid fermentation is performed by lactic acid bacteria, which convert simple carbohydrates such as glucose, sucrose, or galactose to lactic acid. These bacteria can also grow in the mouth; the acid they produce is responsible for the tooth decay known as caries. In medicine, lactate is one of the main components of lactated Ringer's solution and Hartmann's solution. These intravenous fluids consist of sodium and potassium cations along with lactate and chloride anions in solution with distilled water, generally in concentrations isotonic with human blood. It is most commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma, surgery, or burns.
Source: Wikipedia

E319 - Tertiary-butylhydroquinone (tbhq)

Tert-Butylhydroquinone: tert-Butylhydroquinone -TBHQ, tertiary butylhydroquinone- is a synthetic aromatic organic compound which is a type of phenol. It is a derivative of hydroquinone, substituted with a tert-butyl group.
Source: Wikipedia

E330 - Citric acid

Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

E339ii - Disodium phosphate

Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
Source: Wikipedia

E340 - Potassium phosphates

Potassium phosphate: Potassium phosphate is a generic term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions including: Monopotassium phosphate -KH2PO4- -Molar mass approx: 136 g/mol- Dipotassium phosphate -K2HPO4- -Molar mass approx: 174 g/mol- Tripotassium phosphate -K3PO4- -Molar mass approx: 212.27 g/mol-As food additives, potassium phosphates have the E number E340.
Source: Wikipedia

E340ii - Dipotassium phosphate

Potassium phosphate: Potassium phosphate is a generic term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions including: Monopotassium phosphate -KH2PO4- -Molar mass approx: 136 g/mol- Dipotassium phosphate -K2HPO4- -Molar mass approx: 174 g/mol- Tripotassium phosphate -K3PO4- -Molar mass approx: 212.27 g/mol-As food additives, potassium phosphates have the E number E340.
Source: Wikipedia

E412 - Guar gum

Guar gum (E412) is a natural food additive derived from guar beans.

This white, odorless powder is valued for its remarkable thickening and stabilizing properties, making it a common ingredient in various food products, including sauces, dressings, and ice creams.

When used in moderation, guar gum is considered safe for consumption, with no known adverse health effects.

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

E554 - Sodium aluminium silicate

E621 - Monosodium glutamate

Monosodium glutamate: Monosodium glutamate -MSG, also known as sodium glutamate- is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamic acid is found naturally in tomatoes, grapes, cheese, mushrooms and other foods.MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups. It was first prepared in 1908 by Japanese biochemist Kikunae Ikeda, who was trying to isolate and duplicate the savory taste of kombu, an edible seaweed used as a base for many Japanese soups. MSG as a flavor enhancer balances, blends, and rounds the perception of other tastes.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given MSG its generally recognized as safe -GRAS- designation. A popular belief is that large doses of MSG can cause headaches and other feelings of discomfort, known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome," but double-blind tests fail to find evidence of such a reaction. The European Union classifies it as a food additive permitted in certain foods and subject to quantitative limits. MSG has the HS code 29224220 and the E number E621.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil

Ingredients that contain palm oil: Palm oil

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Whey, Cheddar, Milk, Skimmed milk, Sodium caseinate, Blue cheese, Soured milk
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Unrecognized ingredients: Enriched-macaroni-product, Wheat-flavor, Glycerol monostearate, Iron, Ferrous sulfate, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid, Cheese-sauce-mix, E339ii, Emulsifer, Monoglycerides, Reduced-lactose-whey, Acetic-acid-esters-of-mono-and-diglycerides
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: Enriched macaroni product (wheat flavor, salt, glycerol monostearate, niacin, iron (ferrous sulfate), thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce mix (corn syrup solids, maltodextrin, whey, palm oil, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), salt, natural flavor, modified corn starch, nonfat milk, sodium caseinate, monosodium glutamate, dipotassium phosphate, lactic acid, disodium phosphate, emulsifer (monoglycerides), yeast extract, guar gum, preservatives (), blue cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), sodium silicoaluminate, citric acid, reduced lactose whey, color (), dehydrated onion), maltodextrin, modified corn starch, salt, acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, potassium chloride
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enzymes -> en:enzyme - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.0175

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preservatives -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0

blue cheese -> en:blue-cheese - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 12999 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0

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salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0

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salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.0175

acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides -> en:acetic-acid-esters-of-mono-and-diglycerides - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 3.0175

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Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 1

Proteins: 5 / 5 (value: 10.34, rounded value: 10.34)

Fiber: 1 / 5 (value: 1.7, rounded value: 1.7)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0.00016348702567015, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 18

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1586, rounded value: 1586)

Sugars: 1 / 10 (value: 5.17, rounded value: 5.17)

Saturated fat: 3 / 10 (value: 3.45, rounded value: 3.5)

Sodium: 10 / 10 (value: 1207, rounded value: 1207)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (18 - 1)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (6.9%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in moderate quantity (3.45%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in moderate quantity (5.17%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in high quantity (3.02%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (1 PACKAGE (58 g))	Compared to: Pasta dishes
Energy	1,586 kj (379 kcal)	920 kj (220 kcal)	+82%
Fat	6.9 g	4 g	+11%
Saturated fat	3.45 g	2 g	+49%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Cholesterol	9 mg	5.22 mg	-10%
Carbohydrates	67.24 g	39 g	+142%
Sugars	5.17 g	3 g	+85%
Fiber	1.7 g	0.986 g	-12%
Proteins	10.34 g	6 g	+27%
Salt	3.018 g	1.75 g	+185%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	69 mg	40 mg	-27%
Iron	1.86 mg	1.08 mg	-15%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 1 PACKAGE (58 g)

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Threatened species

Contains palm oil
Drives deforestation and threatens species such as the orangutan

Tropical forests in Asia, Africa and Latin America are destroyed to create and expand oil palm tree plantations. The deforestation contributes to climate change, and it endangers species such as the orangutan, the pigmy elephant and the Sumatran rhino.

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