Belgian waffle sandwich
Scores 75/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Belgian waffle sandwich scores 75/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 69 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.
- 75/100
- Caution safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 69 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- E
- Nutri-Score nutrition grade
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 Belgian waffle sandwich
Belgian waffle sandwich carries a composite safety score of 75/100, which we classify as "Caution" 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, Belgian waffle sandwich 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. The Nutri-Score grade of E reflects nutritional balance, calories, saturated fat, sugar, sodium versus fiber, protein, and produce content, which again is a distinct dimension from additive safety and worth weighing alongside the scores above.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 75/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | E | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 19,967 products we've scored in the Meals category, the average safety score is 95.1/100. Belgian waffle sandwich scores 20.1 points below that category average (75/100 vs. 95.1/100), so it is a comparatively weaker pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Waffle: wheat flour, palm oil, water, whole egg, soybean oil, invert sugar, yeast, sugar. contains 2% or less of: ascorbic acid, beta carotene (color), dextrose, enzymes, malted barley flour, natural vanilla flavor with other natural flavors (milk), rice flour, salt, soy flour, soy lecithin, vitamin a palmitate, wheat gluten. scrambled egg patty: whole egg, water, whole milk powder, soybean oil, salt, xanthan gum, citric acid. buffalo style breaded chicken patty: chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein concentrate, seasoning (salt, maltodextrin, modified food starch, vinegar solids, sodium diacetate, flavoring [spice, natural flavor (with triacetin, butter acids, flavoring and butter esters], garlic powder), sodium phosphate. breaded and battered with: enriched bleached wheat flour (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, yellow corn flour, modified corn starch, salt, flavorings (garlic and onion powder), spices, vinegar solids, maltodextrin, extractives of paprika, corn syrup solids, sugar, yeast, hot sauce (cayenne pepper, distilled vinegar, salt, garlic powder), red pepper, natural flavor, yellow 6, starter distillate, wheat flour, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), citric acid. set in vegetable oil. pasteurized process cheddar cheese: cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), milkfat, water, sodium citrate, salt, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid (a preservative), soy lecithin (non-sticking agent).
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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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