Ranch Bugles
by Tom's
Scores 10/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with 4 flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
Ranch Bugles by Tom's scores 10/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 34 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 4 ingredients are flagged for caution. The source parser split this into a very long 34-component record, beginning with Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Vegetable Oils, Corn. That density can include amounts and label fragments, so verify the physical label before relying on ingredient order or completeness. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination.
- 10/100
- Avoid safety score
- 4
- flagged ingredients of 34 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0021900982227
- Barcode (UPC/EAN)
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About Ranch Bugles
Ranch Bugles by Tom's carries a composite safety score of 10/100, which we classify as "Avoid" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
Of the 34 ingredients parsed from this label, 14 are covered by a regulator or watchdog we screen against (Sodium Acetate, Acetic Acid, Whey Protein Concentrate and 11 others), with 12 carrying an FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) status and 10 a CSPI Chemical Cuisine rating. The remaining 20 ingredients appear in neither registry, so they neither raise nor lower the score. Each additive rated caution-or-worse penalizes the composite. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan identified 4 flagged ingredients 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, Ranch Bugles 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.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 10/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 4 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Degermed Yellow Corn Meal, Vegetable Oils (Corn, Canola, Sunflower and/or Safflower), Buttermilk, Salt, Sugar, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Acetate, Sour Cream Powder (Cultured Cream, Nonfat Milk), Spices, Cornstarch, Whey Protein Concentrate, Acetic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Colors (Annatto Extract, Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, Titanium Dioxide, Turmeric Extract).
Other products containing Sour Cream Powder
Sour Cream Powder is the least common ingredient on this label, appearing in 380 products across the catalog. See its safety profile.
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. 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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Every figure on PlainFoodSafe is rendered directly from OpenFoodFacts and FDA data, no number is typed in by an editor. Product figures are computed directly from OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, and CSPI Chemical Cuisine 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 July 2026.
