Macaroni & Cheese Sauce
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What it is
Macaroni & cheese sauce is a creamy sauce typically made from milk, cheese, and butter, often thickened with flour or a starch. It is a popular sauce base for pasta dishes, particularly macaroni and cheese.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use macaroni and cheese sauce as a primary flavor and texture component in many prepared foods. Its rich, cheesy taste and smooth consistency make it ideal for frozen dinners, pasta dishes, and cheese-flavored snacks.
Health notes
Macaroni and cheese sauce is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended. The primary ingredients, like milk, cheese, and butter, are common food items. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual components of such sauces, but specific evaluations for the combined sauce are not typically made. Health impacts are generally related to the overall nutritional profile of foods containing the sauce, such as fat and sodium content.
Allergen info
Macaroni and cheese sauce is often derived from milk and may contain wheat (in the form of flour for thickening), both of which are major allergens. Gluten may be present if wheat flour is used.