Sauce, Kung Pao, Teriyaki, Sesame
by P.f. chang's
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
Sauce, Kung Pao, Teriyaki, Sesame by P.f. chang's 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
Sauce, Kung Pao, Teriyaki, Sesame by P.f. chang's 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, Sauce, Kung Pao, Teriyaki, Sesame 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 E 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 | E | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Ethyl Alcohol), Distilled Vinegar, Corn Starch, White Wine, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Chili Bean Sauce (Salted Chili Peppers [Chili Peppers, Salt], Water, Fermented Soybean Paste [Water, Salt, Soybeans, Wheat Flour], Fermented Broad Bean Paste [Broad Beans, Water, Salt, Wheat Flour], Sugar, Less Than 2% Of: Modified Corn Starch, Chili Pepper Powder, Dehydrated Garlic, Soybean Oil, Lactic Acid, Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate), Oyster Sauce (Water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extractives [Oyster, Water, Salt], Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color), Apple Juice Concentrate, Garlic, Toasted Sesame Oil, Shallot Juice Concentrate (Contains Sunflower Oil), Chicken Glace (Chicken Broth, Cooked Chicken, Chicken Fat, Salt, Natural Flavors), Spices, Ginger, Locust Bean Gum, Canola Oil, Chili Paste (Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum), Natural Flavor. Sesame Sauce Ingredients: Water, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Ethyl Alcohol), Sugar, Corn Starch, Distilled Vinegar, Toasted Sesame Oil, Salt, White Wine, Less Than 2% Of: Toasted Sesame Seeds, Oyster Sauce (Water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extractives [Oyster, Water, Salt], Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color), Garlic Puree (Crushed Garlic, Citric Acid), Ginger Puree, Chili Paste (Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum), Shallot Juice Concentrate (Contains Sunflower Oil), Chicken Glace (Chicken Broth, Cooked Chicken, Chicken Fat, Salt, Natural Flavors), Locust Bean Gum, Natural Flavor, Spice. Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients: Soy Sauce (Water, Wheat, Soybeans, Salt, Ethyl Alcohol), Water, Brown Sugar, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Sugar, Corn Starch, White Wine, Sake Wine (Wine, Salt), Less Than 2% Of: Ginger Puree, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Locust Bean Gum, Ginger, Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Chili Paste (Red Chili Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Xanthan Gum), Salt.
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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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