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Is Kraft Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft

Kraft is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Kraft. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The product contains enriched macaroni, cheese sauce, and a seasoning blend. Key ingredients include sodium phosphate and sorbic acid, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. The presence of modified food starch and maltodextrin also indicates processing, affecting the overall safety assessment.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains enriched macaroni, cheese sauce, and a seasoning blend. Key ingredients include sodium phosphate and sorbic acid, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. The presence of modified food starch and maltodextrin also indicates processing, affecting the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives in the composition.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains cheese culture, which contributes to flavor and texture, indicating some natural fermentation processes.
  • Includes lactic acid, a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness without synthetic intervention.

Concerns

  • Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives in the composition.
  • Modified food starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may indicate a lack of whole food quality, affecting the overall rating.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

  • Is Enriched Macaroni Product safe in this food?

    Medium

    Enriched Macaroni Product is used here as base. Enriched macaroni product is primarily made from wheat flour and fortified with vitamins and minerals. While it provides some nutritional benefits, the processing involved raises concerns about the overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: ENRICHED MACARON PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Macaroni Product

  • Is Cheese Sauce safe in this food?

    Medium

    Cheese Sauce is used here as flavor. Cheese sauce contains whey and cheddar cheese, providing flavor and creaminess. However, it also includes sodium phosphate and sorbic acid, which are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE, CANOLA OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, ANNATTO EXTRACT)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cheese Sauce

  • Is Seasoning Blend safe in this food?

    Medium

    Seasoning Blend is used here as flavor. The seasoning blend includes various ingredients like garlic and black pepper, enhancing flavor. However, it also contains modified food starch and maltodextrin, which are processed and may indicate lower quality.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: SEASONING BLEND (MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WHEY, MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, SALT, ONION, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK, SPICE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, CHEESE CULTURE, LACTIC ACID, MILKFAT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Seasoning Blend

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2390115

More from this brand: Kraft products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: milk , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Browse Kraft products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Kraft — Kraft has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives in the composition.; Modified food starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may indicate a lack of whole food quality, affecting the overall rating.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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We detected: milk, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains cheese culture, which contributes to flavor and texture, indicating some natural fermentation processes.; Includes lactic acid, a natural acidulant that can enhance flavor and preserve freshness without synthetic intervention.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Kraft — Kraft 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The product contains enriched macaroni, cheese sauce, and a seasoning blend. Key ingredients include sodium phosphate and sorbic acid, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns. The presence of modified food starch and maltodextrin also indicates processing, affecting the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kraft — Kraft has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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