
Unilever Bestfoods North America
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Label Serving
25 g
Barcode
048001716193
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
7.0/10
Health Score
Low
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 (25 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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23 ingredientsIngredients — as printed on the label
TOASTED PASTA (WHEAT SEMOLINA, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, NIACIN, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, FERROUS FUMARATE, CALCIUM CARBONATE), SALT, TOMATO POWDER, CORN STARCH, SUGAR, PALM OIL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MALTODEXTRIN (CORN, POTATO), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, SILICON DIOXIDE (PREVENTS CAKING), CHICKEN FAT, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DEHYDRATED CILANTRO, ANNATTO (COLOR), SPICE, YEAST EXTRACT, BEET POWDER (COLOR), CARAMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (COLOR), ASCORBIC ACID (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY), DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
Contains allergens: Toasted Pasta, Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Riboflavin
Tomato Powder
Flavour enhancer, natural colorant, and seasoning base
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Toasted Pasta
Enhancing flavor depth, imparting a nutty aroma, and providing unique texture variations in culinary applications and prepared meals.
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Monosodium Glutamate
E621
No Notablesflavour enhancer
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Silicon Dioxide
E551
No NotablesAnti-caking agent and processing aid
Chicken Fat
flavour, texture modification, and cooking medium
Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten
flavor enhancer, protein fortification, and savory base formulation
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Dehydrated Cilantro
Flavour enhancer and aromatic herb used in dry seasoning blends, soups, and processed foods.
Disodium Inosinate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
Spice
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Yeast Extract
flavour
Annatto
E160B
LowColoring agent
Beet Powder
Natural coloring agent and functional dietary ingredient
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Paprika Extract
E160C
No NotablesColoring agent and flavoring
Disodium Guanylate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
Ascorbic Acid
E300
No NotablesAntioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Tomato Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, natural colorant, and seasoning base | Tomato powder is a naturally derived ingredient utilized for flavor and color, generally recognized as safe for regular consumption. |
2 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. |
3 Toasted Pasta Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Enhancing flavor depth, imparting a nutty aroma, and providing unique texture variations in culinary applications and prepared meals. | Toasted pasta is a common grain product with a standard nutritional profile, though it contains gluten and trace compounds typical of thermally processed carbohydrates. |
4 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. |
5 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. |
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 Monosodium Glutamate E621 | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour enhancer | Monosodium glutamate is recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies for general consumption as a flavor enhancer. |
8 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
9 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
10 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. |
11 Chicken Fat | ✓Low Concern | flavour, texture modification, and cooking medium | Chicken fat is a standard culinary fat whose intake should be balanced within overall daily saturated fatty acid guidelines. |
12 Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten Allergen | ✓Low Concern | flavor enhancer, protein fortification, and savory base formulation | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, with standard considerations applicable for individuals managing specific plant protein sensitivities. |
13 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
14 Dehydrated Cilantro | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and aromatic herb used in dry seasoning blends, soups, and processed foods. | Dehydrated cilantro is a natural botanical ingredient widely recognized as safe for general consumption within standard dietary use levels. |
15 Disodium Inosinate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
16 Spice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
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 Annatto E160B | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Annatto is a widely permitted natural color extract with a long history of safe dietary consumption, though rare hypersensitivity responses have been documented in sensitive populations. |
19 Beet Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Natural coloring agent and functional dietary ingredient | Beet powder is a natural ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption, with specific considerations primarily related to oxalate content for sensitive individuals. |
20 Riboflavin E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
21 Paprika Extract E160C | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and flavoring | Paprika extract is a widely accepted natural coloring agent with a well-established safety profile for standard dietary consumption levels. |
22 Disodium Guanylate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
23 Ascorbic Acid E300 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Antioxidant, nutrient supplement, and dough conditioner | Ascorbic acid is a widely recognized essential nutrient and antioxidant with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
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