Campbell's Chunky Creamy Chicken Bacon Mac Bowl

The barcode 0051000295781 is associated with Campbell’s Chunky Creamy Chicken Bacon Mac & Cheese, a prepared frozen meal. Here are the details available:

Product Overview

• Brand: Campbell’s (a well-known U.S. food manufacturer).
• Category: Frozen prepared meal (macaroni and cheese with chicken, bacon, and creamy sauce).
• Serving Size: Typically 1 serving per package (exact weight varies by region, but U.S. versions are usually around 12–14 oz / 340–400g).
• Ingredients (common for this product):
  • Enriched macaroni (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid, riboflavin).
  • Chicken (may include artificial flavors, salt, and preservatives like sodium tripolyphosphate).
  • Bacon bits (often processed with nitrates/nitrites for preservation).
  • Creamy sauce (contains milk, cheese, corn syrup solids, whey, salt, and artificial flavors).
  • Other possible ingredients: vegetable oil, monosodium glutamate (MSG), carrageenan (as a thickener), and artificial colors (e.g., yellow 6, blue 1).

Nutritional Highlights (approximate per serving)

(Exact values may vary by region and formulation updates.)

• Calories: ~500–600 kcal
• Fat: ~25–30g (saturated fat ~10–12g)
• Sodium: ~1,200–1,500mg (very high; ~50–60% DV)
• Carbohydrates: ~50–60g (fiber ~2–3g, sugars ~4–6g)
• Protein: ~20–25g
• Additives of Note:
  • Nitrates/Nitrites: Present in bacon (linked to potential health risks like increased cancer risk with high consumption).
  • MSG: Generally recognized as safe by the FDA but may cause mild sensitivities in some individuals.
  • Artificial Colors: Yellow 6 and Blue 1 have been studied for hyperactivity in children (though FDA-approved).
  • Carrageenan: A thickener with mixed research on gut health (some studies suggest potential inflammatory effects in high doses).