Spice Blend

Spice Blend carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 329 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 — Spice Blend highlighted.

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

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Spice Blend329
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Spice Blend 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

Spice Blend currently appears in 329 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.

Spice Blend 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 Spice Blend 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 Spice Blend
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 329 products OpenFoodFacts

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

Products Containing

Showing 50 of 329 products

18g Protein Black Bean Burger
Actual Veggies
100/100
365 everyday value, barbecue sauce
365 Everyday Value, Whole Foods Market Inc.
95/100
6.25 Oz pizza meal
Banquet
55/100
Alaska smoked sockeye salmon
Unknown
100/100
All natural falafel dry mix
Ziyad
100/100
Amport foods, trail mix
Amport Foods, American Importing Co. Inc.
100/100
An Old Fashion Coffee Rub
Quisling Media
100/100
An Old Fashion Coffee Rub
Quisling Media
100/100
Apple cider donuts
Unknown
85/100
Apple cider granola
Unknown
100/100
Apple sauce
Unknown
100/100
Atlantic Salmon With Catalina Island Spice Rub
Santa Monica Seafood
100/100
Backyard bbq meal
Banquet
80/100
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Quality Foods
85/100
BANQUET BBQ Chicken Dinner, 24 OZ
Unknown
100/100
BANQUET Beef Taco Quesadilla, 26 OZ
Unknown
95/100
BANQUET Taco Quesadilla And Red Sauce, 4.75 OZ
Unknown
100/100
Barbecue Beans With Hickory Bbq Beef
Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue
95/100
Barbecue sauce
Unknown
75/100
Barbecue sauce, barbecue
365 Everyday Value
100/100
Bbq Beef Brisket, Bbq Beef
Fiorella's jack stack barbecue
100/100
Bbq Sauce
Meat Mitch
95/100
Beef biltong sliced snacks, beef
Unknown
100/100
Beef Enchiladas Smothered In Chili Sauce And Cheese With Mexican Style Rice And Authentic Refried Beans - Includes Cocada (Coconut Flavored) Pudding, Mexican Style Fiesta
Hungry-man
80/100
Beef massaman curry with thai fried rice, medium
Unknown
100/100
Beef ravioli
Unknown
90/100
Beef ravioli
Food Club
90/100
Beef ravioli pasta
Unknown
90/100
Beef ravioli, beef
Unknown
90/100
Beef stew
Unknown
95/100
Big train spiced chai tea latte mix
Key Essentials Inc.
100/100
Bistro Garden Mini-Loaf
Cole's
100/100
Black Bean Burger
Actual Veggies
100/100
Black Bean Veggie Burger | The Actual Black Burger
Actual Veggies
100/100
Black beans & quinoa
Unknown
100/100
Black Beans & Rice
Louisiana Purchase
100/100
Blackened Cajun Rub
Quisling Media
100/100
Bloody mary hot & spicy cocktail mix, bloody mary
Unknown
100/100
Bloody mary mix
Unknown
100/100
Bloody mary mix
Unknown
100/100
Bloody Mary Mix
Unknown
100/100
Bloody mary mix
Unknown
100/100
Bold & spicy bloody mary mix
Miss mary's
100/100
Bombay dal palak with lemon rice, medium
Unknown
100/100
Boneless Wyngz, Honey Bbq Seasoned
Banquet
95/100
Bread stick mix
Target Corporation
100/100
Breadstick kit
Target Corporation
100/100
Brisket Burnt Ends Beef & Pork Smoked Sausage
Rancher's
55/100
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fresh Foods Llc.
100/100
Buffalo Style Boneless Wyngz, Buffalo Style
Banquet
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spice Blend safe to eat?

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

What products contain Spice Blend?

Spice Blend is found in 329 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Spice Blend do in food?

Spice Blend 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.