Beyond Cookout Classic
by Beyond Meat
Beyond Cookout Classic by Beyond Meat receives a safety score of 100/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. None of the ingredients in this product are flagged for safety concerns by FDA or CSPI databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Beyond Cookout Classic by Beyond Meat 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.
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, Beyond Cookout Classic 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
water, pea proteint, expeller-pressed canola oil, refined coconut oil, rice protein, natural flavors, methylcellulose, potato starch, apple extract, pomegranate extract, salt, potassium salt, vinegar, lemon juice concentrate, beet juice extract (for color), carrot, *peas are legumes, people with severe allergies to legumes like peanuts should be cautious when introducing pea protein into their diet because of the possibility of a pea allergy, contains no peanuts or tree nuts, manufactured for beyond meatⓡ 119 standard st, el segundo, ca 90245 usa 866-756-4112 www,beyondmeat,com ethanandteam@beyondmeat,com ©2022 beyond meatⓡ ● beyond™ storage , prep keep frozen until ready to cook, and use best before date, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cooking and use within 5 days of thawing in the refrigerator, do not refreeze, cook thoroughly before serving, cook method preheat grill or non-stick pan to medium-high heat and cook for about 4 minutes per side, do not overcook, edge and interior of the patty may still be red or pink when fully cooked cook time may vary *******
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. 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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