Real pit-cooked Pulled Chicken
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Real pit-cooked Pulled Chicken scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 33 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 1 ingredient is flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 95/100
- Safe safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 33 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0072287161101
- Barcode (UPC/EAN)
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 Real pit-cooked Pulled Chicken
Real pit-cooked Pulled Chicken 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. 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 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, Real pit-cooked Pulled Chicken 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 | 95/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | 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
fat ated fat fat terol 1 per serving per container % dv* %dv* 69% 75% 18g 5g og 70mg 230mg renat 23% 549 25% 15g og 23% 205mg 10% 690mg barbeque p 0% 0mcg 6% 230mg 68% 30% total carb. 15g dietary fiber og total sugars 15g incl. added sugars 15g 14g protein omcg 0% potassium 1070mg 70% 25% 3200mg 80mg 20% vitamin a 510mcg 26mg 60% 1540mcg 170% 90% 30% 77mg 2.7mg 15% 8mg 45% vitamin c aily 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. per serving per container %dv* %dv* 17% 3% mains c 5% 46g 0% <1g 44g 30% 44g 28% 43g main gredients: chicken, ketchup (red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn yrup, corn syrup, salt, spice, onion powder, natural flavoring), vinegar, brown sugar, olasses, worcestershire sauce (water, distilled vinegar, salt, sugar, hydrolyzed soy rotein, corn syrup solids, citric acid, caramel color, garlic powder, onion powder, lack pepper, spices, spice extractives, silicon dioxide), mustard (water, distilled vinegar, ustard seed, mustard bran, salt, turmeric), soybean oil, salt, red pepper, black pepper. 88% 86% ma
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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