Jamaican Turnovers Style Patties
by Grace
Scores 80/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 2 flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
Jamaican Turnovers Style Patties by Grace scores 80/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 44 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 2 ingredients are flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 80/100
- Caution safety score
- 2
- flagged ingredients of 44 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- D
- Nutri-Score nutrition grade
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 Jamaican Turnovers Style Patties
Jamaican Turnovers Style Patties by Grace carries a composite safety score of 80/100, which we classify as "Caution" 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. 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 2 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, Jamaican Turnovers Style Patties 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 D 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 | 80/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 2 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | D | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 25,915 products we've scored in the Frozen foods category, the average safety score is 93.3/100. Jamaican Turnovers Style Patties scores 13.3 points below that category average (80/100 vs. 93.3/100), so it is a comparatively weaker pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
BEEF, WATER, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (TEXTURED SOY FLOUR), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, LESS THAN 2% OF: SALT, YEAST, 1 Patty (128g) CANOLA OIL), SEASONING MIX (ONION Per serving Per container Calories 370 740 POWDER, ONION FLAKES, SALT, GARLIC, SUGAR, SPICES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, STARCH, ONION, CARAMEL COLOR, SUGAR, CAYENNE PEPPER. QUALITY SINC Gra Jamai Sty Jamaican Jamaica Jamaican %DV* %DV* CRUST INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED Total Fat 19g 24% 38g 49% FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED from any Saturated Fat 10g 50% 19g 95% BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, Trans Fat Og Og Cholesterol 20mg 7% 40mg 13% Sodium 780mg 34% 1560mg 68% Total Carb. 36g 13% 73g 27% SUET, SUGAR, SALT, MONOSODIUM Dietary Fiber 3g 11% 6g 21% THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING (PALM OIL, TBHQ (ANTIOXIDANT), CITRIC ACID), BEEF GLUTAMATE, SPICE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), traditiona Patties a any time best resu C Total Sugars 3g 5g SODIUM BICARBONATE, L-CYSTEINE HEAT Incl. Added Sugars 1g 2% 3g 6% (DOUGH CONDITIONER). Protein 13g 27g Vitamin D Omcg 0% Omcg Calcium 60mg 4% 120mg Iron 2.7mg Potassium 230mg 4% 470mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. CONTAINS: SOY AND WHEAT. PACKED FOR: GraceKennedy Limited Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. www.gracefoods.com PRODUCT OF USA www.facebook.com/ f gracefoods www.twitter.com/ gracefoods C 0% 73 Harbour Street, 8% 15% 5.5mg 30% 10% 0 55270 95855 1 FULLY BAKED JUST HEAT & SERVE MICROWAVEABLE . 2 INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED BAKED PATTIES
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Data Sources
Data as of May 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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