Sabritones puffed wheat snacks

by Fritolay

10
Avoid
Safety Score (out of 100)

Contains 4 flagged ingredients

Sabritones puffed wheat snacks by Fritolay receives a safety score of 10/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 4 ingredients 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.

Barcode
0028400041546
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed

What the Data Says About

Sabritones puffed wheat snacks by Fritolay carries a composite safety score of 10/100, which we classify as "Avoid" 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 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, Sabritones puffed wheat snacks 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

Composite safety metrics for Sabritones puffed wheat snacks
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

1
Dv
2
Tells You How Much A Nutrient In A Servin Of Food Contributes To A Daily Diet. 2
3
000 Calories A Day Is Used For Gener Nutrition Advice. Porcentaje Valr Diario
4
Vd
5
Bleached Wheat Flou Niacin
6
Redu
7
Hiamin Mononitrate
8
Riboflavin
COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
GRAS
9
Folic Acid
NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT
Approved
10
C Tonseed And Canola Oil
11
Corn Starch
12
Salt
Flavoring
Cut Back
13
Spices
14
Citric Acid
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, ANTIOXIDANT, ENZYME, FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT, LEAVENING AGENT, PH CONTROL AGENT, SEQUESTRANT, SOLVENT OR VEHICLE, SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
Safe GRAS
15
Ma-odextrin
16
Made From Tapioca
17
Baking Soda
18
Sunflower Oil
19
Corn Syrup Sulids
20
Lime Juice
21
Artificial Color
22
Yellow 6
Avoid Approved (certified color)
23
Yellow 6
Avoid Approved (certified color)
24
Blue 2
Avoid Approved (certified color)
25
Blue 1 Lke
26
Red 40
Avoid Approved (certified color)
27
And Natural Flavors
28
Wheat Ingredients. Ingredientes: Harina Enriquecida
29
Harina De Trigo Blanoueaua
30
Niacina
31
Hierro Reducido
32
Mononitr.o De Tiamina
33
Nr Fólico
34
Aceite De Semillas De Algodón Y/o Aceite Cde Canola
35
Almidón De Maíz
36
Sal
37
Especias
38
áCido Cítrico
39
Maltodextrina
40
De Tapioca
41
Bicarbonato De Sodio
42
Aceite De Girasol
43
Sólidos De Jarabe De Maíz. Jugo De Limón
44
Colorante Artificial
45
Amarillo 6
46
Laca Amarillo 6. Laca Azul 2
47
Laca Azul 1
48
Laca Rojo 40
49
Inc. Plano
50
Tx 75024-4099 © 1994 Frito-lay North America
51
Inc. Frito Lay Visit Our Website@fritolay.com

Full Ingredient List

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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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Data sourced from official FDA, USDA, and CDC food-safety databases. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFoodSafe Editorial