Safeway, Inc.
Label Serving
70 g
Barcode
021130505968
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
3.4/10
Health Score
Elevated
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 (70 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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7 / 15 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CHEESE SAUCE MIX: DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BUTTER (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], BUTTER [CREAM, SALT, COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT)], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BUTTERMILK. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BEET JUICE (COLOR), ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), BETA CAROTENE (COLOR), TURMERIC OLEORESIN (COLOR), LACTIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Whey, Cheddar Cheese
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Enriched Macaroni Product
Cheese Sauce Mix: Dairy Product Solids
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese And Butter
Beet Juice
Cheddar Cheese
flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications
Buttermilk. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Modified Corn Starch
Annatto Extract
Beta Carotene
Turmeric Oleoresin
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Disodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 Enriched Macaroni Product | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 Cheese Sauce Mix: Dairy Product Solids | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Whey Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing. | Whey is a widely consumed dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for individuals managing milk allergies or lactose intolerance. |
5 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. |
6 Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese And Butter | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Beet Juice | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 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. |
9 Buttermilk. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Modified Corn Starch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Annatto Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 Beta Carotene | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Turmeric Oleoresin | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 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. |
14 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. |
15 Disodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent | Disodium phosphate is widely permitted in food production for texture and pH control, though total dietary phosphorus intake from all sources is monitored by health authorities for long-term physiological balance. |
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