Pollo y Queso Crema Croquette
by Mr. Eats
Scores 95/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Pollo y Queso Crema Croquette by Mr. Eats scores 95/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 98 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 98 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0640117577684
- 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 Pollo y Queso Crema Croquette
Pollo y Queso Crema Croquette by Mr. Eats 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, Pollo y Queso Crema Croquette 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 25,915 products we've scored in the Frozen foods category, the average safety score is 93.3/100. Pollo y Queso Crema Croquette scores 1.7 points above that category average (95/100 vs. 93.3/100), so it is roughly typical for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Potato Dough (hydrated mashed potatoes [potatoes contain 2% or less of: ascorbic acid (vitamin C), mono and diglycerides, calcium stearoyl lactylate, natural flavor, freshness preserved with (sodium bisulfite, BHT}], bleached enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, enzyme, folic acid], butter blend (palm oil, water, soybean oil, salt, contain less than 2% of butter (cream, salt), whey, vegetable Mono & diglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate (a preservative), buttermilk, citric acid, natural and artificial flavor, beta carotene {color}, vitamin A palmitate added], Clear Liquid Frying Shortening (refined soybean oil, TBHQ and citric acid added to help preserve freshness, dimethylsiloxane, and anti-foam agent added), chicken flavor bouillon [salt, monosodium glutamate, corn starch, potassium chloride, powdered cooked chicken, sugar, natural flavor, chicken fat, palm oil, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, caramel color {contains sulfites}, maltodextrin, dehydrated parsley, citric acid,, filling (chicken breast boneless skinless butterfly [contains up to 15% chicken broth, sea salt, and natural flavorings], diced tomatoes [dice tomatoes, tomato juice, sea salt, calcium chloride, citric acid]., chicken flavor bouillon [same as above), Potato Starch (potato flour), whole milk (milk, vitamin D3), Soy TVP (Soy Flour), Natural onions, Colorifico (corn semolina enriched with iron and folic acid, annatto powder and dye), Mozarella and Gouda cheese (low-moisture mozzarella cheese [cultured pasteurized milk, salt and enzymes), gouda cheese pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, and anti-caking agent) and natamycin a natural mold Inhibitor)., Parmesan Cheese (pasteurized part-skim cow's milk cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), butter (same as above), Heavy cream (Contains less than 0.5% of: Carrageenan, Mono and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 80), parsley or chives, breaded with: panko bread crumbs [wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt) and Egg whites (Egg whites, Guar Gum, Triethyl Citrate (added as whipping aid)], flash fried in Liquid Frying Shortening (same as above).
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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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