cheesecake sampler
Contains 1 flagged ingredient
cheesecake sampler by BAKE SHOP, ALDI receives a safety score of 95/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. The product contains 1 ingredient that have been flagged for potential safety concerns by regulatory or consumer advocacy 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
cheesecake sampler by BAKE SHOP, ALDI 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.
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, cheesecake sampler 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 | 95/100 | 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.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
NEW YORK STYLE: SUGAR, MILK, CREAM, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, EGG, <2% OF: NONFAT DRY MILK, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, MOLASSES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, CAROB BEAN GUM, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, HONEY, ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3. STRAWBERRY SWIRL: SUGAR, MILK, CREAM, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, EGG, WATER, <2% OF: FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, NONFAT DRY MILK, STRAWBERRY PUREE, MOLASSES, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CHEESE CULTURE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, CAROB BEAN GUM, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, HONEY, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE JUICE (COLOR), CULTURED DEXTROSE, TOCOPHEROLS, SODIUM ACID SULFATE, ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3. TURTLE: SUGAR, MILK, CREAM, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, EGG, PALM OIL, <2% OF: CORN SYRUP, WATER, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NONFAT DRY MILK, PECANS, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, GLYCEROL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, COCOA BUTTER, CAROB BEAN GUM, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN, PECTIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3. TRIPLE CHOCOLATE: SUGAR, MILK, WHEAT FLOUR, CREAM, SOYBE OIL, EGG, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), PALM OIL, <2% OF: CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, NONFAT DRY MILK, WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CORN SYRUP, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, COCOA BUTTER, CHEESE CULTURE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, CAROB BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN, ENZYME, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, PECANS, SOY, WHEAT. MAY CONTAIN: ALMONDS, COCONUT, PEANUTS, WALNUTS.
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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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