Stouffer's, chicken enchilada
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Stouffer's, chicken enchilada receives a safety score of 95/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Stouffer's, chicken enchilada carries a composite safety score of 95/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product — components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Stouffer's, chicken enchilada is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone. The Nutri-Score grade of C reflects nutritional balance — calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content — which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 95/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | C | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Chicken enchilada (corn tortilla (water, corn masa (stone ground corn masa flour, guar gum, nono and diglycerides, cornstarch, cellulose gum, trace of lime)], chicken filling [chicken meat, tomatoes {tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid], hydrated soy protein concentrate [water, soy protein concentrate, vital wheat gluten, salt, soybean oil, natural flavors], green chilies {green chiles, citric acid, salt, calcium chiloride}, water, tomato paste, modified cornstarch, chicken flavor [dried chicken broth, autolyzed yeast extract (autolyzed yeast extract, maltodextrin, sunflower oil [anti-dusting agent]), salt}, onion powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, chile pepper, cilantro, black pepper]), blanched enriched long grain parboiled rice (water, rice, iron, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid), skim milk, water, tomato puree (water, tomato paste), green chiles and citric acid, black beans (with water, salt, sugar), corn, soybean oil, 2% or less of dehydrated sour cream (sour cream [cultured cream, nonfat milk]), cheddr cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto color), roasted red pepper puree, modified cornstarch, jalapeno puree (jalapeno peppers, salt, acetic acid and calcium chloride), sugar, salt, american cheese spread (cheddar and colby cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, whey, sodium phosphate, whey protein concentrate, skim milk, milkfat, salt, carrageenan, cellulose gum), monterey jack cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), garlic puree, onions, spices, lime juice concentrate, mono - & diglycerides, potassium chloride, romano cheese product ([pasteurized cow's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], water, salt, lactic acid), seasoning (corn maltodextrin, medium chain triglycerides, modified corn starch, natural flavors), xanthan gum, yeast extract.
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Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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