Rice Pasta

Rice Pasta carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 44 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Rice Pasta highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Rice Pasta44
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Rice Pasta has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Rice Pasta currently appears in 44 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Rice Pasta serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Rice Pasta in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Rice Pasta
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 44 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 44 of 44 products

3 Cheese & Kale Bake
Amy's
100/100
Amy's Chinese noodles and veggies in a cashew cream sauce
Unknown
100/100
Annie's Homegrown Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Micro Cup
Annie's Homegrown
100/100
Annie's Homegrown Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Micro Cup 2 Pack
Unknown
100/100
Annie's Homegrown Gluten Free Rice Pasta and Cheddar Mac & Cheese 8 Count
Unknown
100/100
Annies hmgrwn org gltn free rice pasta chdr
Unknown
100/100
Annies hmgrwn org gltn free rice shell pasta crmy white chdr
Unknown
100/100
Asian noodle stir-fry
Amy's, Amy's Kitchen Inc.
100/100
Bowls Broccoli & Cheddar Bake
Amy's
100/100
BOWLS CHILI MAC
Amy's
100/100
Broccoli & Cheddar Bake
Amy's, Amy's Kitchen Inc.
100/100
Butter & herb rice pasta & sauce mix
Great Value
100/100
Cheddar Burger Mac with Hidden Veggies
Annie's
100/100
Cheddar gluten free rice pasta & cheese, cheddar
Full Circle
100/100
Chili Mac & Cheese
Amy's, Amy's Kitchen Inc.
100/100
Dairy-Free 4 Cheese with Herb Mac & Cheese
Daiya
85/100
Deluxe rice shells & cheese sauce
Ahold
100/100
deluxe Shells & Classic Cheddar
Annie's
100/100
Giant, rice pasta & cheddar cheese mix
Ahold
100/100
Gluten free rice pasta & cheddar
Trader Joe's
100/100
Gluten Free Rice Pasta & Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Annie's, Betty Dain Creations Llc
100/100
Gluten free rice pasta & cheese
Great Value
100/100
Gluten free rice pasta & white cheddar cheese
Unknown
100/100
Gluten free rice pasta & white cheddar macaroni & cheese
Annie's
100/100
Great value, rice pasta & sauce mix
Great Value
0/100
Herb And Garlic Mac & Cheese
Daiya
100/100
Live G Free Macaroni
Aldi
100/100
Livegfree deluxe rice shells & cheese
LiveGfree
100/100
Mac & cheese dinner, mac & cheese
Unknown
100/100
Mac & Cheese With Real Aged Cheddar
Annie's
100/100
Maplegrove foods, pastariso, white rice mac & cheese
Maplegrove Foods
100/100
Meatless Bac'N & Cheddar Style Deluxe Mac & Cheeze
Daiya
95/100
Mrs. Leeper's, Pasta & Sauce Mix, Cheeseburger Mac
American Italian Pasta Company
95/100
Organic Vegan Mac Elbow Rice Pasta & Sauce
Annie's Homegrown
100/100
Real Aged Cheddar
Annie's
100/100
Rice Mac & Cheese
Amy's
100/100
Rice Pasta & Cheddar Cheese Mix
Great Value
100/100
Rice Pasta & Cheddar, Macaroni & Cheese
Annie's
100/100
Rice pasta & sauce mix skillet dinner
Great Value
85/100
Rice Pasta with Dried Cheddar Cheese
Annie's
100/100
Rice Shells & Cheese Sauce
Great Value
100/100
Vegan Chili Mac & Cheeze
Unknown
100/100
White & brown rice pasta with a creamy real cheddar cheese deluxe sauce, deluxe rice pasta & cheese
Unknown
100/100
White Rice Mac & Cheese
Pastariso
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice Pasta safe to eat?

Rice Pasta has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Rice Pasta?

Rice Pasta is found in 44 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Rice Pasta do in food?

Rice Pasta serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.