| | |  | Green (Unroasted) Coffee Beans | Home » » » Annie's Homegrown Organic Whole Wheat Shells & Cheddar, 6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) | | | | | | | Description: | | Organic whole wheat shells & white cheddar was the third product we introduced here at Annie's. Annie is a big fan of whole wheat pasta and thought it would taste great with our original white cheddar cheese. Organic whole wheat shells & white cheddar is made with certified organic whole wheat pasta and certified organic white cheddar cheese. Try this twist on our original product. You'll get lots of extra fiber from this one. | | | Features: | |
• A delicious and healthy twist to the original shells and white cheddar macaroni and cheese--enjoy this yummy product and get lots of extra fiber
• Pack of twelve 6-ounce boxes
• Vegetarian product, zero grams trans fat, yeast free
• Made with organic whole wheat pasta, it is an excellent source of fiber and 100% whole grain
• Good source of protein, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3
• Annie?s Homegrown strives for the motto: ?Eat Responsibly. Act Responsibly.?
• The original best selling Annie?s product with the added goodness of all organic ingredients--really delicious
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 72.0 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 5.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 32 reviews |
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16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Quality Product, Not Suited For My Taste BudsDec 09, 2006
By Sarah Prostar
"Prostar"
I've been eating Annie's Mac n' Cheese (not the whole wheat type) since 1994. Amazon offers a excellent price (around $1.50 per box for certified organic, whoa!) and if I'm going to commit upfront to 12 boxes of mac and cheese, I figured I try to be a little healthier and get the whole wheat type.
It is a quality product but it isn't suited to my taste buds. I am surprised because I prefer brown rice and wild rice to white rice and generally enjoy whole wheat products. But to this eater, the whole wheat shells were too heavy and chewy. The watery white cheddar sauce enhanced the pasta's rougher texture and blandness. (The white cheddar sauce is like an alfredo, and less creamy than Annie's regular cheddar.) My friends love this stuff, but I think it's an acquired tasted. If I had known what I know now, I'd have stuck with the enriched white (yet stripped of it's nutrients) shells or at least gone with the regular cheddar sauce.
*Update*
While still not a full-on fan, I enjoying this product more now that:
1. Tastes much better when cooked 10-11 minutes at sea-level (the box recommends 8-10), the texture is less rough and gummy and is more noodle-y.
2. Adding fresh herbs with the cheese sauce. It gives a depth to the flavor. My favorite herb to add (so far) is cilantro (add about 1/3 cup chopped after mixing in the cheese sauce). Other enjoyable variations were adding 2/3 cup of Italian parsley or 1/8 cup fresh dill leaves.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 A healthier choice -- and our kids love itAug 17, 2006
By Andrew Knight
We've been struggling to move our kids from processed foods to healthier alternatives over the last couple of years, and Annie's whole-wheat macaroni and cheese has been a big element of our success in this campaign... They love the taste and we feel good about the nutritional value, the quality of the food, and the relative "social conscience" that the company espouses.
By the way: it really is tasty stuff. I try not to eat a lot of carbs these days, but I always steal a few bites when I make them lunch. The creamy-cheese sauce is more reminiscent of a good, light alfredo than of the nasty, gluey, neon-orange stuff you get from the big brands, and whole wheat macaroni is mildly flavored (and therefore and easier transition for kids and processed-wheat addicts).
8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 NastyApr 06, 2007
By Brandy
I've recently decided to switch to eating whole grains and we picked up a box of this at a health food store as an alternative to the Kraft mac and cheese that my son likes. I prepared it as per the instructions and the sauce was runny and quite flavorless. After one bite my son wouldn't eat any more and after I had a bite too, I couldn't blame him because it was just nasty. I don't have any problems eating whole wheat pasta and neither does my son, but we couldn't eat this. I am a firm believer that food can be both healthy and delicious at the same time. This may be healthy but it is not tasty which means to me that it is not worth eating. Try the Hodgson Mills whole wheat macaroni and cheese instead. It is so much better.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Add your own flavor to make it a 5Jan 10, 2008
By Annette
All by itself, I would have to give this a 3. But, as I've learned with most packaged food, it can be easily made into a 5. I prepare as described on the box and top with mixed Italian herbs, crushed red pepper, and a pinch of shredded Parmesan. Not only does it look more appetizing, but it tastes great! And these are things I usually keep around the house, so I just grabbed whatever I had and it only adds about 30 seconds to the prep process. I highly recommend if you're willing to add things you like to flavor it up.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
healthy and yummyApr 27, 2008
By Jolene Como
some might find it too chewy and nutty. even fully cooked it tastes healthy, and some might not like that. the sauce is perfect though, and i like being reminded that its good for me.
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