Near East
Open Food Facts brand roll-up for Near East, current as of September 2026. Screening averages and flag shares live in the short-answer band below. This hero only situates the catalog slice.
The short answer
Near East averages 100.0/100 across the 25 of 28 tracked products that carry an ingredient list, and 0.0% of those contain at least one separately flagged ingredient. The figure summarizes Open Food Facts labels cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI; it does not establish recall status, allergy suitability, or the composition of products outside this snapshot.
- 100.0/100
- average ingredient-screening score across 25 scored products
- 28
- tracked products in this brand roll-up
- 0.0%
- scored products with at least one flagged ingredient
- 82.6%
- of NOVA-classified products that are ultra-processed (Group 4)
Source snapshot current as of September 2026; open individual products before making a product-specific decision.
Portfolio reading
Look for consistency across the range
The catalog shows a small but varied range led by Rice Pilaf Mix Spanish Rice; Couscous Mix Original; Tabouleh grain mix, tabouleh. Across 28 tracked products, the mean is 100.0/100 and 0.0% carry a separately flagged ingredient. That is enough to compare formulations inside this captured range, but not enough to assume every current package matches. Start with the lowest-scoring product rows and confirm the ingredient panel when a specific additive matters.
| Signal | Near East | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Avg safety score | 100.0/100 | Above-average |
| Products tracked | 28 | OpenFoodFacts US index |
| Flagged ingredients | 0.0% | FDA SAFFA + CSPI flag overlap |
What the Data Says About Near East
Near East: 28 products tracked, 25 with an ingredient list, avg safety score 100.0/100, 0.0% of those scored products has at least one flagged ingredient.
Near East's labelled portfolio averages at least 95/100 in this snapshot. Open the individual rows before extending that aggregate to a specific package or formulation. Scoring methodology + dye-pledge context →
Across the 894,137 products we index overall, the average safety score is 92.8/100, and Near East sits 7.2 points above that fleet-wide average.
Processing mix (NOVA)
Near East processing intensity
Near East's NOVA-classified set is 23 products: 82.6% ultra-processed (Group 4, 19 items) with Group 4 (ultra-processed) largest at 19. That ultra-processed share sits 4.3 points above the 78.3% median for 1,323 brands with 50+ products. NOVA is processing intensity, not additive safety.
Shelf mix
Where Near East shows up in Open Food Facts
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Near East concentrates in Plant-based foods and beverages (15, 63% of this top-five); Meals (9).
Average score by leading shelf label
| Shelf | Scored n | Avg | Flagged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant-based foods and beverages | 15 | 100/100 | 0% |
| Meals | 9 | 100/100 | 0% |
Portfolio shape
How scores cluster inside this brand
The brand average (100.0/100) summarizes 25 scored products. This distribution shows whether that mean sits on a tight cluster or a wide spread, a few low-scoring SKUs can matter even when the headline average looks strong.
Near East product score distribution
Brand average 100.0/100 across 25 scored products
100 50th percentile sits above 50% of the 25 scored products we track
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored products. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Distribution as text
- 100 and above
- 25 scored products (100%)
Source Open Food Facts product labels × FDA SAFFA × CSPI · September 2026
No flagged ingredients across Near East
None of the 25 Near East products scored here list an ingredient flagged by the FDA, by CSPI's Chemical Cuisine ratings, or by a US state ingredient law. Among the 1,987 brands with 20 or more scored products, 74.6% carry at least one flag, so this puts Near East in the minority. It reflects the ingredient lists on file rather than a certification, and a product added later could change it.
Visible product sample
Label complexity does not determine the screening result
Each point is one of the 25 concern-sorted Near East records shown below. Horizontal position is the number of resolved ingredients on that product's stored label; vertical position is its source-derived screening score. The dashed medians (15 ingredients and 100/100) divide this displayed sample only. A longer label is not automatically worse: open a specific product to inspect its flagged rows and source coverage.
- Shown records
- 25
- Median label
- 15 ingredients
- Median score
- 100/100
The outlined point is Rice Pilaf Mix Spanish Rice, the displayed record with the most flagged ingredients (0). Bubble size represents flagged ingredient count plus one, so zero-flagged products remain visible. The score is derived from FDA SAFFA and CSPI fields; this chart does not establish recall status, dietary suitability, or a health outcome.
Read the plotted values
- Rice Pilaf Mix Spanish Rice: 11 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Couscous Mix Original: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Tabouleh grain mix, tabouleh: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Rice Pilaf Mix Original: 9 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Near East Couscous Wild Mushroom & Herb Couscous Mix 5.4 Ounce Paper Box: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Original Long Grain & Wild Rice: 10 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Near East Herbed Chicken Couscous Mix 5.7 Ounce Paper Box: 15 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- COUSCOUS MIX Mediterranean Curry: 13 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Couscous Mix Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil: 16 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- COUSCOUS MIX Parmesan: 21 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Couscous Mix Toasted Pine Nut: 15 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Rice Pilaf Mix Garlic & Herb: 23 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Rice Pilaf Mix Roasted Chicken & Garlic: 21 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Rice Pilaf Mix Wild Mushroom & Herb: 19 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Pearled Couscous Mix Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil: 20 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Pearled Couscous Mix Basil & Herb: 21 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Long Grain & Wild Rice Mix Garlic & Herb: 22 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- QUINOA & BROWN RICE BLEND Roasted Red Pepper & Basil: 17 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend Rosemary & Olive Oil: 20 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Couscous Original: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Pearled Couscous Original: 3 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Rice Pilaf Original: 26 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Original Rice Pilaf Mix: 7 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Brown Rice Pilaf: 10 resolved ingredients, 100/100, 0 flagged.
- Couscous Mix Original: 1 resolved ingredient, 100/100, 0 flagged.
Products by Near East
Showing 28 display-quality records, sorted by concern level (most flagged first).
Nationwide brands with similar catalog profiles
Two PlainFoodSafe-derived peer sets for Near East: closest on tracked product count (28 here) and closest on average ingredient screening score (100/100 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood, not a largest-catalog strip.
Similar average screening score
Nearest other brands by average ingredient screening score (floored at ≥50 scored products), distinct from the count row.
Counts and averages from Open Food Facts labels screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine; neither axis is a health outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Near East food safe? ▼
Near East has an average safety score of 100/100 across the 25 of 28 tracked products that carry an ingredient list. None of the scored products contain flagged ingredients.
How many Near East products are tracked? ▼
Our database tracks 28 Near East products. 25 include an ingredient list and can be screened against FDA SAFFA and CSPI data; 3 cannot be scored from this snapshot.
How processed is the Near East catalog? ▼
Near East has 23 NOVA-classified products; 82.6% are ultra-processed (Group 4, 19 items) and Group 4 is the largest slice. NOVA describes processing intensity, not whether additives on a label are flagged.
Which shelves dominate the Near East catalog? ▼
In Open Food Facts shelf labels, Near East concentrates in Plant-based foods and beverages (15, 63% of this top-five); Meals (9).
Does Near East use artificial dyes? ▼
Open the individual product pages below to see which Near East items list a synthetic dye on their label. For whether the company has committed to removing dyes, the FDA and CSPI both publish corporate-commitment trackers; we no longer restate those commitments here.
What to do with this Near East profile
Use this roll-up as orientation, then verify the specific package you hold against its ingredient panel and the named official sources.
- Start with Rice Pilaf Mix Spanish Rice, the displayed product with the most flagged ingredients (0) in this sample. Open the outlier product
- Compare Near East's 100.0/100 average and 0.0% flagged share against other brands before treating either figure as a recall or clearance signal. Brand safety rankings
- Cross-check any additive concern against FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine rather than relying on this derived index alone. Scoring methodology
A flagged ingredient records a source concern, not a recall, ban, or medical clearance. Always verify the current package label and consult official sources for product-specific decisions.
Citation & disclaimer notes
Brand scores aggregate ingredient-level FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings across Open Food Facts product data. See our methodology. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe.Disclaimer: Informational purposes only; not professional advice. A flagged ingredient is not a recall or a ban. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Brand figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.
