Anchovy broth
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Anchovy broth scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 81 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 81 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0195470000008
- 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 Anchovy broth
Anchovy broth 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, Anchovy broth 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.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 4,866 products we've scored in the Dried products category, the average safety score is 88.2/100. Anchovy broth scores 6.8 points above that category average (95/100 vs. 88.2/100), 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
Anchovy extract base (dextrin, anchovy extract concentrate, salt, anchovy powder, water, kelp), Salt, Anchovy flavour powder (salt, wheat starch, anchovy powder, sugar, dextrin), Umami base powder (sugar, dry yeast, flavour enhancers [yeast extract, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, L-glutamic acid], dextrin, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, salt, yeast extract, hydrolyzed soy protein), Soy base powder (hydrolyzed soy protein, dextrin, salt, caramel colour, disodium succinate, leek, pectinase, disodium 5-ribonucleotides, yeast extract), Anchovy flavour powder (salt, wheat starch, anchovy powder, sugar, dextrin, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, yeast extract, leek, pectinase), Kelp extract powder (sugar, kelp extract, salt), Yeast extract, Radish juice powder, Leek extract powder (leek, detrin, salt, enzymes, water), Palm oil, Mixed vegetable extract, Garlic powder, Onion powder, Black pepper powder, Cabbage, Freeze-dried garlic powder. Contains: Anchovy, Soy, Wheat, Milk. May contain: Peanuts, Tree nuts, Shrimp, Crab, Mackerel. Ingrédients: Base d'extrait d'anchois (dextrine, concentré d'extrait d'anchois, sel, poudre d'anchois, eau, varech), Sel, Poudre à saveur d'anchois (sel, amidon de blé, poudre d'anchois, sucre, dextrine), Poudre à base d'umami (sucre, levure sèche, exhausters de goût (extrait de levure, 5'-ribonucleotides disodiques, acide L-glutamique), dextrine, 5'-ribonucleotides disodiques, sel, extrait de levure, protéines de soya hydrolysées), Poudre à base de soya (protéines de soya hydrolysées, dextrine, sel, colorant caramel, succinate disodique, poireaux, pectinase, 5'-ribonucleotides disodiques, extrait de levure), Poudre à saveur d'anchois (sel, amidon de blé, poudre d'anchois, Sucre, dextrine, 5'-ribonucleotides disodiques, extrait de levure, poireaux, pectinase), Poudre d'extrait de varech (sucre, extrait de varech, sel), Extrait de levure, Poudre de jus de radis, Poudre d'extrait Extrait de légumes mélangés, Poudre d'ail, Poudre d'oignon, Poudre de de poireau (poireaux, dextrine, sel, enzymes, eau), Huile de palme, poivre noir, Chou, Poudre d'ail lyophilisé. Contient: Anchois, Soya, Ble Lait. Peut contenir: Arachides, Noix, Crevettes, Crabe, Maquereau PRODUCT OF SOUTH KOREA/PRODUIT DE CORÉE DU SUD
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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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