GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Label Serving
27 g
Barcode
00016000493247
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.3/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (27 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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18 / 22 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEY, SALT, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, ONION*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR) , PALM OIL, GARLIC*, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLACK PEPPER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT), NATURAL FLAVOR.*DRIED
Contains allergens: Enriched Pasta, Enriched Flour, Cheddar Cheese, Nonfat Milk
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Enriched Pasta
Carbohydrate base, dietary staple, and textural component in prepared food products.
Modified Whey
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Cheddar Cheese
flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Vegetable Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Annatto Extract
Monoglycerides
E471
LowEmulsifier and texturizer
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Calcium Lactate
Parmesan Cheese
Yeast Extract
flavour
Black Pepper
Flavour and aroma enhancer
Nonfat Milk
Used as a fluid beverage, ingredient in baking, dairy products, protein supplementation, and commercial food manufacturing for moisture and nutrition without added fat.
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Silicon Dioxide
E551
No NotablesAnti-caking agent and processing aid
Natural Flavor
flavour
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Corn Starch INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
2 Enriched Pasta Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Carbohydrate base, dietary staple, and textural component in prepared food products. | Enriched pasta is a standard grain product offering energy and added micronutrients, though containing wheat gluten as a known allergen. |
3 Modified Whey | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
5 Enriched Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods | Enriched flour provides essential added micronutrients like iron and B-vitamins, though dietary patterns higher in refined grains are a point of consideration for overall metabolic wellness. |
6 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
7 Cheddar Cheese Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications | Cheddar cheese is a natural dairy product that provides substantial protein and calcium, while contributing to dietary sodium and saturated fat intake. |
8 Onion | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
9 Vegetable Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
10 Palm Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods. | Palm oil is widely permitted and utilized for its stability, though consumption patterns high in its saturated fat content warrant moderation in accordance with standard dietary guidelines. |
11 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
12 Annatto Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Monoglycerides E471 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier and texturizer | Distilled monoglycerides are widely utilized lipid-based emulsifiers with established regulatory approval for food applications. |
14 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
15 Calcium Lactate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Parmesan Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
18 Black Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for standard culinary consumption with well-tolerated physiological effects. |
19 Nonfat Milk Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Used as a fluid beverage, ingredient in baking, dairy products, protein supplementation, and commercial food manufacturing for moisture and nutrition without added fat. | Nonfat milk is a widely consumed dairy ingredient providing essential proteins and micronutrients, suitable for the general population except those with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies. |
20 Sodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent | Sodium phosphate is generally recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits, though high dietary intake from multiple processed sources warrants balanced monitoring. |
21 Silicon Dioxide E551 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Anti-caking agent and processing aid | These ingredients are utilized in minimal quantities as processing aids and present established safety profiles under current regulatory guidelines. |
22 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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