Chef Boyardee
Beefaroni Pasta in Tomato and Meat Sauce
Ingredient score
8/10
1 ingredient worth a closer look
Worth a closer look
Caramel colorLimited concern
Some types contain 4-MEI, a possible carcinogen in animal studies; FDA sees no short-term risk at food levels.
Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.
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Ingredients
TomatoesTomato pureeWaterWaterEnriched pastaDurum wheat semolinaNiacinReduced ironThiamine mononitrateVitamin B1RiboflavinVitamin B2Folic acidBeefHigh fructose corn syrupSaltTextured vegetable proteinSoy flourCaramel colorModified corn starchEnzyme modified cheeseCheddar cheesePasteurized milkCulturesSaltEnzymesWaterSodium phosphateXanthan gumFlavoringsSoybean oilContainsMilkSoyWheat
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Open Food Facts record · updated May 5, 2026 · US · 7.5oz
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