deluxe mac & cheese
by Laura Lynn
Scores 100/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis , with no flagged ingredients identified.
The verdict
deluxe mac & cheese by Laura Lynn scores 100/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 26 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 26 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0086854003213
- 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 deluxe mac & cheese
deluxe mac & cheese by Laura Lynn 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.
On the NOVA processing scale, deluxe mac & cheese 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 | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | 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
enriched macaroni product: (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron. thiamine mononitrate, rib0flavin, folic acid). cheddar cheese sauce: (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), water, whey, canola oil, sodium phosphate, cri 4 servings per container e3.5 oz.(99g/about 1/2 cup macaroni and whey protein concentrate, skim milk, salt, contains eese sauce) makes about 1 cup prepared 2% or less of each of the following: sodium alginate, lactic acid, sorbic acid )preservative), with oleoresin paprika and apocarotenal added for color. contains: milk, wheat. per serving ories 320 % daily value* fat 10g 13% urated fat 3.5g 17% preparation instructions ns fat 0g stove top: yunsaturated fat 1.5g nounsaturated fat 3.5g sterol 20mg 1. add macaroni to 8 cups boiling water. stir. 2. boil rapidly, stirring occasionally, 11 to 12 6% minutes or to desired tenderness. m 820mg carbohydrate 44g tary fiber 2g 36% 3. drain. 4. add cheddar cheese sauce
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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