Did Kraft Macaroni and Cheese adjust the amount of margarine used in its "recipe" over the last few years?

Question

Looking at the box tonight, I noticed it called for four tbs of margarine. I could have sworn that a couple of years ago, it was two tbs, and prior to that, it was four. Was there a period of time where Kraft tried to be healthier? This was just bugging me.

Answer 1

You are correct! Kraft did change their mac & chz recipe to be healthier. They tried the lowfat alternative on the box and lost thousands in sales just because of the printing on the box. To help build sales they reformulated the cheese recipe to use less butter / margerine and left the kid friendly packaging alone. I thought I was the only one who wondered!

Answer 2

I don't think so, but... I think there was a "healthier alternative" offered at one time. A "reduced fat" version of it... they tried it in a seperate box and then they tried an "alternative recipe" listed on the box.



Anyway, I would've noticed if they'd decreased the butter/margarine level because I wouldn't have wanted to do it. I use 4 Tbsp butter and only a splash of milk, not the huge amount they call for which waters it down so much! I like the more intense cheesy flavor you get when you add less milk. So if they'd decreased the butter I would've had to add more milk to make it mix properly.



I use real butter not margarine...

Answer 3

I use to use a half stick of butter in college with however much milk they recommended back then (cant remember). A half stick last i checked is still 4 tablespoons so to answer your question directly, No your still adding the same amount of margerine.



Now that that's said, Margerine is the healthier choice but it severly limits the flavor which is what im gathering from your question even though you didnt come out and ask it. Feel free to add some real cheese use butter instead of margerine and your good to go as the tastebuds are concerned.

Answer 4

Well I'm not black but I also think this is a good question, I too just went threw a bad break up with a girl that i thought i would be with forever. But now i realize that we were good together at the time, We grew apart and things didnt work because of that. I do however think that people can be together for a really long time. My parents for example have been together for 19 years, and still goin' strong. Sometimes it just takes time to find someone that you can grow in the same direction at the same time. I'm not saying a soul mate because i think there are many souls that you can be compatible with. So just take the time to think about your past relationship and learn from it, Take what you now know and find someone else. Things can work out, it just takes time and patience.

Answer 5

Yes, I noticed that, too.