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Signature Select

Baked Macaroni & Cheese

47/ 100 clean scoreLists seed oils, carrageenan and artificial preservatives3 of the 9 additive groups we check are on the label.

Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: Annie's Organic Classic Cheddar Mac & Cheese (100/100)

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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils, carrageenan and artificial preservatives (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.

Label checked 2026-10-18. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores

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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

This product: 6 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.

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Contains Avoided Additives

1 of your 4 avoided groups is listed on this label. The clean score counts all 9 groups we check; this label lists 3.

Additive Check Details

Seed OilsContains
Found on label as:soybean oil
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGNot Found
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Signature Select Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2572683, data date 2023-06-29, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-18. Check the package for the current label.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (215 g, 1 cup)
Calories177 kcal381 kcal
Total fat10.7 g23 g
Saturated fat6.5 g14 g
Sodium465 mg1000 mg
Total carbohydrate12.6 g27 g
Dietary fiber0.9 g1.9 g
Total sugars1.9 g4 g
Added sugarsUnknownUnknown
Sugar alcoholsUnknownUnknown
Protein7 g15 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)11.7 g25.2 g

Our research notes

What to know before you choose this mac & cheese

The recorded ingredient label lists 18 ingredients, led by cooked macaroni, whole milk and water. Worth noting: it lists added sweeteners (bread crumbs), natural flavors, seed oils, carrageenan and artificial preservatives. For this mac & cheese, the comparison that matters most is meal format: compare boxed mixes, ready-made trays or dairy-free versions within the style you will prepare.

  • Worth checkingLong ingredient list: 18 ingredients, so read the full statement.
  • Worth checkingLists seed oils (soybean oil).
  • Worth checkingLists carrageenan (carrageenan).
  • Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (potassium sorbate (preservative)).
  • Worth checkingLists added sweeteners: bread crumbs (first appears at position 13 of 18).
  • Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
  • Good to knowContains thickeners or stabilizers: cellulose and locust bean.
  • Good to knowOils named on the label: soybean oil.
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, egg, wheat and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.

You may prefer another option if…

  • You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists soybean oil.
  • You avoid carrageenan: the recorded label lists carrageenan.
  • You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists potassium sorbate (preservative).
  • You are limiting added sugars: it lists bread crumbs.

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  • Meal format. Compare boxed mixes, ready-made trays or dairy-free versions within the style you will prepare.
  • As-prepared nutrition. Include the milk, butter or other ingredients you add at home.
  • Portions per package. Check how much the box makes and how much you plan to eat.

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References

  1. Signature Select Baked Macaroni & Cheese: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2572683) USDA FoodData Central
  2. Color additives: questions and answers for consumers U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  3. Food dyes Center for Science in the Public Interest
  4. Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration

These notes summarize the linked ingredient record and public references. Records may come from manufacturer pages or USDA FoodData Central brand-submitted labels. They are not medical advice or a nutrition, allergy or safety rating, and the maker’s claims are not independently verified here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Signature Select Baked Macaroni & Cheese contain seed oils?

The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

Does Signature Select Baked Macaroni & Cheese contain artificial dyes or MSG?

No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.

What is the verification standard for this product?

The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-18. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.

What are the ingredients in Signature Select Baked Macaroni & Cheese?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: COOKED MACARONI (SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR [ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], EGG WHITE), WHOLE MILK, WATER, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR AND COLBY CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, MILK FAT, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM), HEAVY CREAM (CREAM, FAT FREE MILK), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, LOCUST BEAN GUM), BLUE CHEESE (WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, PENICILLIUM ROQUEFORTI, NATAMYCIN [A MOLD INHIBITOR]), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR], NATAMYCIN [MOLD INHIBITOR]), BUTTER (SWEET CREAM [MILK], SALT), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, YEAST), PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE BASE (PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESE CONCENTRATE [GRANULAR CHEESE, PARMESAN CHEESE, AND ROMANO CHEESE {PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID], WATER, SALT, WHEY, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CULTURED BUTTERMILK [SKIM MILK, LACTIC ACID, CULTURES], NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), WHITE PEPPER.

Is Signature Select Baked Macaroni & Cheese healthy?

Its recorded label lists seed oils, carrageenan and artificial preservatives (3 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 47 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.

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