BANQUET Pepperoni Stuffed Breadstick, 4.66 OZ
Contains 3 flagged ingredients
BANQUET Pepperoni Stuffed Breadstick, 4.66 OZ receives a safety score of 65/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 3 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.
What the Data Says About
BANQUET Pepperoni Stuffed Breadstick, 4.66 OZ carries a composite safety score of 65/100, which we classify as "Concern" 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 3 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, BANQUET Pepperoni Stuffed Breadstick, 4.66 OZ 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 | 65/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 3 | 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
Reduced Fat Pepperoni Breadstick (Dough [Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour {Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Water, Soybean Oil, Dextrose, Baking Powder {Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate}, Dough Conditioner {Wheat Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil, L-Cysteine, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes}, Yeast {Yeast, Starch, Sorbitan Monostearate, May Contain Ascorbic Acid}, Soy Flour], Reduced Fat Pepperoni [Pork, Water, Beef, Textured Vegetable Protein Product* {Soy Protein Concentrate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Gluconate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamin Mononitrate (B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (B6), Riboflavin (B2), And Cyanocobalamin (B12)}, Salt, Contains 2% or less of: Seasoning {Soy Lecithin, Natural Spice Extractives, Oleoresin of Paprika, Ascorbic Acid, Natural Smoke Flavor, BHA, BHT, Citric Acid} Dextrose, Citric Acid, Spice, Lactic Acid, Starter Culture, Sodium Nitrite. *Ingredient not in Regular Pepperoni], Red Sauce [Tomatoes, Water, Pizza Seasoning {Salt, Sugar, Spices, Dehydrated Onion, Guar And Xanthan Gum, Garlic Powder, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid}, Methylcellulose], Mozzarella Cheese [Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese {Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes}, Modified Food Starch, Methylcellulose], Mozzarella Cheese Substitute [Water, Vegetable Oils {Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Citric Acid}, Casein, Milk Protein Concentrate, Modified Corn Starch, Modified Potato Starch, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Cheese {Milk, Culture, Rennet, Salt}, Sorbic Acid, Milk Solids, Nutrient Blend {Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Vitamin B-12}, Soybean Oil, Vitamin A Palmitate], Water, Caramel Color), Marinara Dipping Sauce (Water, Tomatoes, Sugar, Contains less than 2% of: Modified Corn Starch, Soybean Oil, Crushed Garlic {Garlic, Citric Acid}, Worcestershire Sauce {Vinegar, Molasses, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Anchovies, Water, Onions, Salt, Garlic, Tamarind Concentrate, Cloves, Natural Flavorings, Chili Pepper Extract}, Salt, Spices, Dehydrated Onion, Flavoring {Potassium Chloride, Ammonium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor (Lactic Acid, Citric Acid)}, Citric Acid). CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY, MILK, FISH (ANCHOVIES).
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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