Macaroni and cheese (also known as mac and cheese in Canada and the United States and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom ) is a dish of macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce , most commonly cheddar sauce .
65-591: Kraft Dinner (marketed as KD ) in Canada, Kraft Mac & Cheese in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, Mac and Cheese in the United Kingdom and internationally, is a nonperishable, packaged macaroni and cheese mix. It is made by Kraft Foods Group (or former parent company Mondelez internationally) and traditionally cardboard-boxed with dried macaroni pasta and a packet of processed cheese powder. It
130-454: A Mornay sauce , which is then added to the pasta. In the United States and Canada, it is considered a comfort food by many. A cheese and pasta casserole known as makerouns was recorded in the 14th-century medieval English cookbook the Forme of Cury . It was made with fresh, hand-cut pasta which was sandwiched between a mixture of melted butter and cheese, the recipe comparing it to losyns ,
195-418: A health claim for marketing purposes in the United States, stating: "low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer , a disease associated with many factors" and "diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain some types of dietary fiber, particularly soluble fiber , may reduce
260-579: A $ 50 million multi-media marketing campaign with a nostalgia theme aimed at adults to promote all varieties of Kraft Dinner. In Canada, Kraft has advertising programs intended to make the meal appealing to newly arrived immigrant groups . There are regular promotional tie-in versions of the Kraft Dinner aimed at kids. Packages have come with pasta in the shapes of various characters popular with children, such as Looney Tunes , Super Mario Bros. , and Star Wars . Kraft Foods has also released many products under
325-497: A Tolling Pan, with about a Gill of good Cream, a Lump of Butter rolled in Flour, boil it five Minutes, pour it on a Plate, lay all over it Permasent Cheese toasted; send it to the Table on a Water Plate, for it soon goes cold. Another recipe from 1784 stated that the small tubes of macaroni must be boiled, then drained in a sifter before being moved to a frying pan. Heavy cream is then added to
390-423: A casserole, rather than preparing as a cheese sauce. Also, some like to include a crunchy topping to their baked macaroni and cheese by topping it off with bread crumbs or crushed crackers, which also keeps the noodles on top from drying out when baking. One novelty presentation is deep-fried macaroni and cheese found at fairs and food carts . In Scotland, macaroni and cheese can often be found in pies, known as
455-470: A charity serving the homeless. Macaroni and cheese Its origins trace back to cheese and pasta casseroles dating to the 14th century in Italy and medieval England. The traditional macaroni and cheese is put in a casserole and baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix . The cheese is often first incorporated into a Béchamel sauce to create
520-404: A deep dish. Beat the yolks of the eggs with the cream and 2 tablespoonfuls of the liquor the macaroni was boiled in; make this sufficiently hot to thicken, but do not allow it to boil; pour it over the macaroni, over which sprinkle the grated cheese and the butter broken into small pieces; brown with a salamander , or before the fire, and serve. In the United Kingdom, during the 2010s, it has seen
585-562: A dish similar to lasagne . The recipe given (in Middle English ) was: Take and make a thynne foyle of dowh, and kerue it on pieces, and cast hym on boiling water & seeþ it wele. Take chese and grate it, and butter imelte, cast bynethen and abouven as losyns; and serue forth. Take a piece of thin pastry dough and cut it in pieces, place in boiling water and cook. Take grated cheese, melted butter, and arrange in layers like lasagna; serve. The first modern recipe for macaroni and cheese
650-414: A larger format box called "family size". The following flavours are available, as of 2024: The product was marketed as Kraft Dinner with the slogan "a meal for four in nine minutes for an everyday price of 19 cents." It was re-branded to Kraft Macaroni & Cheese in the United States and other countries, although the word "Dinner" still appeared in small type on the U.S. version until the 2022 rebrand, and
715-500: A macaroni pie. In 1731, the monastery of Disentis in Switzerland purchased a macaroni machine. Monasteries in the country were also known for cheesemaking. Though it is unknown when exactly it was invented, around the 19th century, the traditional dish in Switzerland called Älplermagronen (Alpine herder's macaroni) became popular. Älplermagronen are made of macaroni, cream, cheese, roasted onions, and in some recipes, potatoes. In
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#1733085274659780-619: A manufactured food product (made by a foreign company) as its national dish at the expense of local cheeses. Chapman's article is structured around this question, from the first page: But what does it mean if a national dish is manufactured, formulated by scientists in a laboratory in Glenview, Illinois, and sold back to us by the second-largest food company in the world? Kraft Dinner is a frequent staple of Canadian university student diets. Consequently, university students protesting government funding cuts and tuition hikes have often used Kraft Dinner as
845-524: A pale gold color, and dried perfectly, either before the fire or in an oven, when such an addition is considered an improvement." The 1861 edition of the famous British Victorian cookbook Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management included two instances of "Macaroni, as usually served with the Cheese Course". One of them states: Wash the macaroni, and boil it in the gravy and milk until quite tender, without being broken. Drain it, and put it into rather
910-408: A pint of good cream; add a little salt, a rather full seasoning of cayenne , from half to a whole saltspoonful of pounded mace , and a couple of ounces of sweet fresh butter". The recipe goes on that "the maccaroni, previously well-drained, may then be tossed gently in it, or after it is dished, the cheese may be poured equally over the maccaroni" before being thickly covered with breadcrumbs "fried of
975-506: A prop to draw attention to their plight. Prepared Kraft Dinner is 71% carbohydrates , 11% protein , and 5% fat (table). In a 100 grams (3.5 ounces) reference serving, Kraft Dinner supplies 382 calories and rich contents (20% or more of the Daily Value , DV) of sodium (56% DV) and iron (25% DV), with calcium in moderate content (15% DV) (table). The box describes a simple three-step process (the "cooking instructions") for preparing
1040-498: A single-serving product specifically designed for microwave ovens . The product's innovation, at the time of the Great Depression , was to conveniently market nonperishable dried macaroni noodles together with a processed cheese powder. The product is prepared by cooking the pasta and adding the cheese powder along with butter (or margarine) and milk . The prerequisite to a shelf-stable packaged macaroni and cheese product
1105-481: A surge in popularity, becoming widespread as a meal and as a side order in both fast food and upmarket restaurants. James Hemings , a classically trained French chef enslaved by US president Thomas Jefferson , was instrumental in bringing the recipe to the United States after Jefferson encountered it in Paris. Jefferson drew a sketch of the pasta and wrote detailed notes on the extrusion process. In 1793, he commissioned
1170-489: A variety of foods that meet whole grain-rich criteria. As components of breakfast cereals , whole grains are associated with improved micronutrient intake and lower risk of several diseases. Their effects on gastrointestinal health, risk of obesity and cognition need further evaluation. Cereal proteins have low quality, due to deficiencies in essential amino acids , mainly lysine . Supplementation of cereals with proteins from other food sources (mainly legumes )
1235-502: A weirdly large dietary role in the lives of Canadians, who have a more intimate and intense relationship with Kraft food products than the citizens of any other country. This is not a shameless product plug – for some reason, Canadians and Kraft products have bonded the way Australians have bonded with Marmite [sic, recte: Vegemite ], or the English with Heinz baked beans . In particular, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, known simply as Kraft Dinner,
1300-425: Is a strict lifelong gluten-free diet . Minor cereals and pseudocereals may be a reasonable alternative to replace gluten-containing cereals for people who need to follow a gluten-free diet. While coeliac disease is caused by a reaction to wheat proteins, it is not the same as a wheat allergy . Other diseases triggered by eating gluten are non-coeliac gluten sensitivity , (estimated to affect 0.5% to 13% of
1365-550: Is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes . In 2012, Health Canada stated that "the evidence to date from clinical trials and prospective cohort studies was not sufficient to support a whole grains and coronary heart disease risk reduction claim in Canada". A 2017 review of clinical trials found insufficient evidence for a relationship between whole grain consumption and lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases. The American Institute for Cancer Research and World Cancer Research Fund International have stated that there
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#17330852746591430-599: Is commonly used to compensate for this deficiency, since the limitation of a single essential amino acid causes the others to break down and become excreted, which is especially important during the period of growth. In contrast, the proteins of the pseudocereals have a high nutritional value, close to those of casein (the main protein in milk). Quinoa and amaranth are the most nutritious grains due to their high content and quality of proteins, with high levels of lysine and other essential amino acids. Manufacturers of foods containing whole grains in specified amounts are allowed
1495-632: Is not sufficiently characterised in relation to the claimed health effects" and "that a cause and effect relationship cannot be established between the consumption of whole grain and the claimed effects considered in this opinion." By supplying high dietary fiber content, as part of a general healthy diet, consumption of whole grains may lower risk of several diseases, including coronary heart disease , stroke and cancer, with lower all-cause mortality . Regular whole-grain consumption may lower elevated LDL and triglyceride levels, which are risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Whole grain consumption
1560-490: Is referred to as the “Kraft Mac & Cheese Dinner” in the product webpage for the American variant. In several markets, it goes by different names; in the United Kingdom, it is also marketed as Cheesey Pasta . The product is heavily promoted to children in the United States on television. When advertising to younger children, the television advertisement encourages the children to ask for " The Blue Box ." In 2010, Kraft launched
1625-430: Is strong evidence that whole grains decrease risk of colorectal cancer. In genetically susceptible people, gluten (proteins found in wheat , barley , rye , oat , and related species and hybrids) can trigger coeliac disease . Coeliac disease affects about 1% of the general population in developed countries . There is evidence that most cases remain undiagnosed and untreated. The only known effective treatment
1690-418: Is the biggie, probably because it so precisely laser-targets the favoured Canadian food groups: fat, sugar, starch and salt." Immigrants often mention Kraft Dinner when surveys ask for examples of Canadian food. As a measure of the product's Canadian popularity, its Facebook page, KD Battle Zone, attracted 270,000 fans, despite there being no prizes for the contest. Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies refer to
1755-744: The Canton of Uri , the potatoes are traditionally omitted, and in some regions, bacon or ham is added. The cheese is often Emmental cheese or Appenzeller cheese . It is usually accompanied by apple sauce . The earliest known iteration of boxed macaroni and cheese came from a salesman in St. Louis , Missouri named Grant Leslie. Leslie used rubber bands to attach processed cheese produced by Kraft Foods to boxes of pasta in an attempt to increase pasta sales. Kraft hired Leslie and began to produce Kraft Macaroni & Cheese (known as Kraft Dinner or KD in Canada ) in 1937 with
1820-552: The Irving, Texas city council made Kraft Macaroni and Cheese the official sponsor of the demolition. Kraft paid $ 75,000 to local charities and donated another $ 75,000 in Kraft products. A national essay contest directed at children who "have made a difference in their community" was held with the winner allowed to push the button initiating the controlled demolition . The winning essayist was 11-year-old Casey Rogers of Terrell, Texas , founder of
1885-573: The decorative cut pasta will do, particularly those with folds and pockets to hold the cheese. When made with conchiglie the dish may be referred to as "shells and cheese". While cheddar cheese is most commonly used for macaroni and cheese, other cheeses may also be used — usually sharp in flavor — and two or more cheeses can be combined. Other cheeses can be used such as Gruyère , Gouda , Havarti , and Jarlsberg cheese . Macaroni and cheese can be made by simply layering slices of cheese and pasta (often with butter or evaporated milk) then baking in
1950-455: The 1852 Hand-book of Useful Arts , and the 1861 Godey's Lady's Book . By the mid-1880s, cookbooks as far west as Kansas and Festus, Missouri, included recipes for macaroni and cheese casseroles. Factory production of the main ingredients made the dish affordable, and recipes made it accessible, but not notably popular. As it became accessible to a broader section of society, macaroni and cheese lost its upper-class appeal. Macaroni and cheese
2015-410: The U.S. would no longer include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, the sodium and saturated fat content would decrease, and there would be six more grams of whole grains . In April 2015, it was announced that those changes, including the elimination of artificial preservatives, would be extended throughout the line after January 2016. Paprika , annatto and turmeric are used for colouring. According to Kraft,
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2080-536: The US ambassador to France William Short to purchase a machine for making it. Evidently, the machine was not suitable, as Jefferson later imported both macaroni and Parmesan cheese for his use at Monticello. In 1802, Jefferson served "a pie called macaroni" at a state dinner. The menu of the dinner was reported by Reverend Manasseh Cutler , who apparently was not fond of the cheesy macaroni casserole. Nevertheless, since that time, baked macaroni and cheese has remained popular in
2145-474: The US federal government: There are multiple grains such as cereal grains (e.g. wheat, rice, oats, barley, corn, wild rice, and rye) as well as pseudocereals (e.g. quinoa and buckwheat) that may be labeled whole grains. When wheat is milled to make flour, the parts of the grain are usually separated and then are recombined to make specific types of flour, such as whole wheat, whole grain, white cake and pastry flour, and all-purpose white flour. If all parts of
2210-408: The US, Canadians purchase 1.7 million of the 7 million boxes sold globally each week and eat an average of 3.2 boxes of Kraft Dinner each year, 55% more than Americans. The meal is the most popular grocery item in the country, where "Kraft Dinner" has an iconic status and has become a generic trademark of sorts for macaroni and cheese. It is often simply referred to, and (as of 2023) is now marketed by
2275-451: The United States used to include Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 to make the food a brighter colour. In Europe, food that contains Yellow 5 requires a warning label saying, "This product may have adverse effect on activity and attention in children." In 2014, none of the European varieties were made with artificial dyes. In November 2013, Kraft announced that new pasta shape varieties for children in
2340-423: The United States. A recipe called "macaroni and cheese" appeared in the 1824 cookbook The Virginia House-Wife written by Mary Randolph . Randolph's recipe had three ingredients: macaroni, cheese, and butter, layered together and baked in a hot oven . The cookbook was the most influential cookbook of the 19th century, according to culinary historian Karen Hess . Similar recipes for macaroni and cheese occur in
2405-604: The changes were a response to consumer feedback. In 2018, Kraft-Heinz introduced the KD Shaker, which was a plastic bottle of Kraft Mac and Cheese Dinner's powdered cheese, allowing one to use the cheese powder as they wish, without needing to worry about unused pasta. The product is similar to shelf-stable Parmesan cheese powder bottle cans. Kraft Dinner has been called a de facto national dish of Canada. Packaged in Quebec with Canadian wheat and milk, and other ingredients from Canada and
2470-539: The cooking time and the amount of milk or butter/margarine can produce a dish ranging from soft noodles in a creamy sauce to firm noodles in a thin, milky sauce. In the September 2012 issue of The Walrus magazine, the story "Kraft Dinner is Canada's True National Dish" by Sasha Chapman details the history of the Canadian cheese industry and Kraft's impact on it. She notably draws attention to Canada being unique in favouring
2535-542: The decades, and shelf life has increased at various times. Kraft Dinner is seen as an inexpensive, easy-to-make comfort food , with marketing that highlights its value and convenience. The product is now available in a variety of compositions: Kraft Dinner Smart (also known as KD Smart) launched as a healthy sub-brand of the Kraft Dinner brand. It represents a line of Kraft macaroni and cheese products with no artificial flavours, colours, or preservatives and added ingredients like cauliflower, oats, or flax seed blended into
2600-415: The dinner. The 1-2-3 directions include "Boil," "Drain," and "Add." "Boiling" is further defined as boiling water and adding the pasta, with no reference to added salt or covering of the pan. The directions indicate the pasta cooking time, usually as a range. The "Drain" step shows a colander being used. The last step, "Add," says to add all the ingredients back to the pot (with no reference to whether to leave
2665-452: The endosperm. As part of a general healthy diet , consumption of whole grains is associated with lower risk of several diseases. Whole grains are a source of carbohydrates , multiple nutrients and dietary fiber . Whole grain sources include: Cereals Minor cereals Pseudocereals Whole grains are a source of multiple nutrients and dietary fiber , recommended for children and adults in several daily servings containing
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2730-570: The entire product may contain between 1% and 49% wholegrain. Many breads are colored brown (often with molasses or caramel color ) and made to look like wholegrain when they are not. In addition, some food manufacturers make foods with wholegrain ingredients, but, because wholegrain ingredients are not the dominant ingredient, they are not wholegrain products. Contrary to popular belief, wholegrains are not indicative of fiber . The amount of fiber varies from grain to grain, and some products may have things like bran, peas, or other foods added to boost
2795-470: The fiber content. According to the American Association of Cereal Chemists definition, "Whole grains shall consist of the intact, ground, cracked or flaked caryopsis, whose principal anatomical components - the starchy endosperm, germ and bran - are present in the same relative proportions as they exist in the intact caryopsis." The following names indicate whole-grain products, in accordance with
2860-418: The general population), gluten ataxia and dermatitis herpetiformis . In the United States wholegrain products can be identified by the ingredients list. "Wheat flour" (as opposed to "wholegrain wheat flour" or "whole-wheat flour") as the first ingredient is not a clear indicator of the product's wholegrain content. If two ingredients are listed as grain products but only the second is listed as wholegrain,
2925-683: The home created a large market for the product, which was considered a hearty meal for families. Its shelf life of ten months was attractive at a time when many Canadian homes did not have refrigerators. Also, consumers could receive, for one food ration stamp, two boxes. The original box was primarily yellow. 50 million boxes were sold during the war. The box's primary colour changed to blue in 1954, later used in an advertising campaign where children were encouraged to ask for "The Blue Box". A version with spiral-shaped noodles debuted in 1975, while Velveeta Shells & Cheese were introduced in 1984. A single-serving variation requiring only water for preparation
2990-405: The idea to sell macaroni pasta and cheese together as a package, so he began attaching grated cheese to boxes of pasta with a rubber band. In 1937, Kraft introduced the product in the U.S. and Canada. The timing of the product's launch had much to do with its success: during World War II , the rationing of milk and dairy products, increased reliance on meatless meals, and more women working outside
3055-639: The initials K.D. As Kraft Dinner has a different name in Canada from the United States and other markets, the Canadian marketing and advertising platform is a made-in-Canada effort that cannot be easily adapted to the US market. Pundit Rex Murphy wrote that "Kraft Dinner revolves in that all-but-unobtainable orbit of the Tim Hortons doughnut and the A&;W Teen Burger. It is one of that great trinity of quick digestibles that have been enrolled as genuine Canadian cultural icons." Douglas Coupland wrote that "cheese plays
3120-457: The kernel are used in the same relative proportions as they exist in the original kernel, then the flour is considered whole grain. Under the Food and Drug Regulations , up to 5% of the kernel can be removed to help reduce rancidity and prolong the shelf life of whole-wheat flour. The portion of the kernel that is removed for this purpose contains much of the germ and some of the bran. If this portion of
3185-557: The macaroni along with a "knob of butter" rolled in flour, and it must be cooked for five minutes before being transferred to a dish and topped with toasted Parmesan and pepper. Eliza Acton 's Modern Cookery in All Its Branches (1845) has a similar recipe for macaroni and cheese, called "Macaroni a la Reine", which states that while the macaroni is being boiled to its tenderness, the cook must "dissolve gently ten ounces of any rich, well-flavoured white cheese in full three quarters of
3250-446: The market use this basic formulation with minor variations in ingredients. Although high in carbohydrates, calories, fat, and salt, macaroni and cheese is a source of protein and certain variations of the dish can decrease the negative health aspects. Whole grains A whole grain is a grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm , germ , and bran , in contrast to refined grains , which retain only
3315-457: The more recognizable brands of prepared and frozen macaroni and cheese available in the United States. Macaroni and Cheese is also available canned and in microwavable containers. "Macaroni and cheese loaf", a deli meat which contains both macaroni and processed cheese bits, can be found in some stores. A variety of packaged mixes that are prepared in a sauce pan on the stove or in a microwave oven are available. A number of different products on
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#17330852746593380-609: The noodles. It comes in four varieties: Kraft Dinner Smart launched in Canada in March 2010 with two vegetable varieties. In June 2011, the line-up was re-launched with new packaging graphics and two new varieties (Flax Omega-3 and High Fibre). The product is made with real Kraft cheddar and is manufactured in Mount Royal, Quebec . The shapes come in the original tenderoni , various pop culture icons, alphabet, numbers and spirals. Organic and whole-grain versions are also available, as well as
3445-493: The pot on the stove or turn off the burner) and mix thoroughly. Although many people have their personal preferences for quantities of added ingredients, the box has a "classic prep" list that says to use 6 cups water, 1 Tbsp. Margarine and 1/3 cup skim milk. People may also vary the "cooking instructions" to their preferences, including adding salt to the water or omitting ingredients like milk. New product lines using different flavours and pasta shapes have been introduced over
3510-412: The product banner. These include other versions of macaroni and cheese with differently shaped pasta and different flavours, but it has also included completely different dishes, such as spaghetti , in several different flavours. In promotion of the introduction of its "Cheddar Explosion" variety of Kraft Dinner, Kraft sponsored the demolition of Texas Stadium on April 11, 2010. In its last act of 2009,
3575-751: The product in their popular song " If I Had $ 1000000 ", indicating that they would continue to eat the inexpensive foodstuff even if they were millionaires. This has often prompted fans at live concerts to throw boxes of Kraft Dinner onto the stage when the line is sung; the band has discouraged this and has urged fans to donate the boxes to their local food bank instead. As mentioned in the popular song " If I Had $ 1000000 ", Canadians will often enjoy their Kraft Dinner with ketchup. It's debated amongst Canadians themselves and often between Canadians and Americans as to if it's proper to eat Kraft Dinner with ketchup or not. Those Canadians that eat K.D. with ketchup often admit it seems odd to eat K.D. with ketchup, but it's just
3640-471: The risk of heart disease, a disease associated with many factors". The scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority related to health claims on gut health or bowel function, weight control, blood glucose and insulin levels, weight management, blood cholesterol, satiety, glycemic index, digestive function and cardiovascular health is "that the food constituent, whole grain, (...)
3705-436: The same election former Prime Minister Stephen Harper stated that "I'll never be able to give my kids a billion-dollar company , but Laureen and I are saving for their education. And I have actually cooked them Kraft Dinner—I like to add wieners." Most Canadians ignore the instructions and use alternate methods of preparing the food, like adding wieners or cheese. Additional ingredients are not always necessary; simply adjusting
3770-654: The slogan "make a meal for four in nine minutes". It was an immediate success in the US and Canada amidst the economic hardships of the Depression. During the Second World War, rationing led to increased popularity for the product, of which two boxes could be obtained for one food rationing stamp, or one box for 19 cents . Packaged macaroni and cheese are now available in frozen form or as boxed ingredients for simplified preparation. Boston Market , Michelina's , Kraft Foods , Cracker Barrel , and Stouffer's are some of
3835-403: The way it's alway been, ever since they were a kid. It's hard to explain K.D. + ketchup. On similar note, Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator celebrated Kraft Dinner in their song "Kraf dinner" ( sic ) on their 1990 album Never, Neverland . Former Prime Minister Paul Martin regularly referred to it as his favourite food, though he also confessed that he was unable to prepare it. During
3900-501: Was brought to Canada by British immigrants, coming from other parts of the British Empire . Macaroni and cheese recipes have been attested in Canada since at least Modern Practical Cookery in 1845, which suggests a puff pastry lining (suggesting upper-class refinement); a sauce of cream, egg yolks, mace, and mustard; and grated Parmesan or Cheshire cheese on top. Canadian Cheddar cheese was also becoming popularized at this time and
3965-537: Was included in Elizabeth Raffald 's 1769 book, The Experienced English Housekeeper . Raffald's recipe is for a Béchamel sauce with cheddar cheese —a Mornay sauce in French cooking—which is mixed with macaroni, sprinkled with Parmesan , and baked until bubbly and golden. To dress Macaroni with Permasent Cheese. Boil four Ounces of Macaroni ’till it be quite tender, and lay it on a Sieve to drain, then put it in
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#17330852746594030-508: Was introduced as Easy Mac in 1999. In 2006, the cheddar and white cheddar versions switched to organic macaroni, while Easy Mac Cups were introduced the same year. In 2007, the noodles switched to 50 percent whole grain. Macaroni & Cheese Crackers also debuted in 2007. The crackers were discontinued in 2008, as they did not meet company targets. A sub-line, Homestyle Deluxe, was added in 2010 in three flavours: cheddar, four-cheese sauce, and Old World Italian. Kraft Macaroni and Cheese sold in
4095-685: Was introduced under the Kraft Dinner name simultaneously in both Canada and the U.S. in 1937. The brand is particularly popular with Canadians, who consume 55% more boxes per capita than Americans. There are now many similar products, including private label , of nonperishable boxed macaroni and cheese . Commercially, the line has evolved, with deluxe varieties marketed with liquid processed cheese and microwavable frozen mac-and-cheese meals. The product by Kraft has developed into many flavour variations and formulations, including Easy Mac (a product that has since been renamed Mac & Cheese Dinner Cups ),
4160-536: Was likely also used during that era. Macaroni and cheese is very popular in contemporary Canada. Kraft Dinner is the most popular brand of packaged macaroni and cheese. Sasha Chapman, writing in The Walrus , considered it to be Canada's national dish, ahead of poutine . In fact, Canadians purchase nearly 25% of the 7 million boxes of Kraft Dinner sold worldwide each week. Pasta other than macaroni are often used: almost any short-cut extruded pasta and many of
4225-478: Was the invention of processed cheese , where emulsifying salts help stabilize the product , giving it a longer life. Although James Lewis Kraft , of Fort Erie, Ontario , but living in Chicago, did not invent processed cheese, he won a patent for one processing method in 1916 and began to build his cheese business. During the Great Depression , a St. Louis, Missouri , salesman, Grant Leslie of Dundee, Scotland , had
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