Organic coconut sesame seed cluster snack
by trader Joe's
Scores 100/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with no flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
Organic coconut sesame seed cluster snack by trader Joe's scores 100/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 22 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 0 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.
- 100/100
- Safe safety score
- 0
- flagged ingredients of 22 analyzed
- E
- 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 Organic coconut sesame seed cluster snack
Organic coconut sesame seed cluster snack by trader Joe's carries a composite safety score of 100/100, 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. 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 did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
A NOVA processing classification is not available for this product in the OpenFoodFacts snapshot we use. NOVA captures processing intensity separately from additive safety, and where both are available the combined view is more informative than either alone for households tracking ultra-processed food intake or ingredient-level exposure. 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 | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Not classified | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | E | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 94,909 products we've scored in the Snacks category, the average safety score is 87.4/100. Organic coconut sesame seed cluster snack scores 12.6 points above that category average (100/100 vs. 87.4/100), so it is a comparatively strong pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Nutrition Facts 3 servings per container Serving size ½ cup (19g) tvite Per serving | Per container alories 120 350 ses % DV" %DV* 9g 12%) 28g 36% - 169-3096|19g 95% Se 0% 6% 8% 29% 0% | 0mg omg 45mg 8g 3g 296 | 130mg 3% 23g 11%189 11g 6%, 9g Sodium Total Sugars 18% Incl.Added Sugars 3g 2g Protein 0% 10% 0% | 0mcg Vitamin D Calcium 0mcg 50mg 1.1mg 0mg 4%)160mg 6%)3.4mg 0% 10mg 20% 0% Potassium The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of ood contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for genera nutrition advice. INGREDIENTS ORGANIC DRIED COCONUT, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC WHITE SESAME SEEDS. ORGANIC BLACK SESAME SELUS ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, WATER, HIMALAYAN PINK SALT TRACES OF SOY ALMOND,BRAZIL CONTAINS COCONU UT, CASHEW,HAZELINUT, PECAN, PINE NUT, PISTACHIO, WALNUT IST& SOLD EXCLUSINELY BY: JOES. MONROVIA, CA 91016 ile rganic by Quality Assurance International( PRODUCT OF CANADA
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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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