Annie's Shells and Real Aged Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Organic Pasta, Made with Real Cheese, Dinner Side or Snacks, 6 oz (Pack of 12)

About the BrandAnnie's Homegrown is a good company with good people that makes good food and does good stuff. From the beginning, Annie impressed upon us the necessity of operating responsibly by giving back to the community. Because if you don't take care of the folks who are taking care of you, everything gets ugly. And anyone who thinks an ugly planet is a healthy planet is a wackadoo. Annie's motto: Eat Responsibly. Act Responsibly.Annie's Homegrown has stayed committed to its goals even as the company has expanded. With distribution in all 50 states, it's become the second-largest brand of macaroni and cheese in the U.S. And in their own words: "We know we're the first most delicious."History of Annie's HomegrownAfter creating Smartfood in 1982, one of the fastest-selling snack food products in U.S. history, Annie Withey co-founded Annie's Homegrown in 1989 with the idea of making a great-tasting, all-natural macaroni and cheese. In the end, though, she did a lot more than that.In 1998, Annie's Homegrown was the first to develop and introduce three amazing kinds of organic macaroni and cheese. At the end of 2001, Annie's introduced a line of certified organic pasta, dressed up in a lovely bright purple box. And in 2005, Annie's introduced three flavors of Deluxe Mac and Cheese, four awesome flavors of organic crackers that they call Cheddar Bunnies, and three flavors of graham crackers called Bunny Grahams, made with organic ingredients.Annie continues to be the inspirational leader of Annie's. She works from her home in Connecticut, answering some consumer letters and providing input on new product and marketing ideas. She remains the company's corporate conscience.Product DescriptionBring creamy, cheesy goodness to family dinner sides with Annie's Shells and Real Aged Cheddar Mac and Cheese. Made with organic pasta shells and real aged cheddar cheese, Annie's mac and cheese offers a great-tasting adult and kids dinner addition that is packed with irresistible flavor. Annie's mac and cheese with organic pasta contains cheese from cows not treated with rBST, offering quality ingredients in every tasty bite. Kids and adults will love the rich combination of real cheese and pasta shells, making it perfect part of lunch, dinner or anytime you're in the mood for something downright delicious. Annie's aged cheddar mac and cheese is ready in about ten minutes, helping you spend less time in the kitchen so you can enjoy quality time sharing a meal with your family. All you have to do is boil the pasta shells in water and drain it in a colander. Follow package direction to add three tablespoons of lowfat milk, sprinkle in the cheese packet, and stir. Serve Annie's mac n cheese as a side dish, use it to prepare baked bacon mac and cheese for your next family meal, or pair it with other kids food favorites like chicken nuggets. This six-ounce box is easy to store in the pantry and contains about two-and-a-half servings for a quick kids mac and cheese dinner addition. Packaged with built-in play, there is a fun activity for you and your busy bunny printed on the back of the mac and cheese box. No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBST-treated and non rBST-treated cows.From the ManufacturerAnnie's Shells & Real Aged Wisconsin Cheddar is a natural alternative to all those chemically orange colored cheeses out there. Annie's has taken its original Shells & White Cheddar and added a little color to it naturally, with a plant extract called annatto. Annie's Cheddar Macaroni & cheese is a great alternative for kids who need to have that "orange" cheese on their macaroni and for parents who want to eat a natural, healthily alternative to chemically enhanced macaroni and cheese.Annato is a natural plant extract that has been popular in tropical American cultures for generations. The annatto tree grows 20 or 30 feet in height, and when its seeds are stirred in water, they produce orange annatto dye, also called achiote, used to color foods such as cheese, butter and mustard. Many cultures use achiote oils and pastes, with their mild flavor and intense color, on meat, fish, and rice. By choosing annatto coloring in its delicious aged Wisconsin cheddar, Annie's offers you the same great taste, no harsh chemicals, and a little more color in your life.