Kroger Nutri-Score B NOVA 4

Buffalo Style Wings

Buffalo Style Wings: 3.4/5 ingredient safety

Buffalo Style Wings by Kroger has 5 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.4 out of 5, 0.72 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is B, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.72 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

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Product Insight: Buffalo Style Wings

Buffalo Style Wings by Kroger is tracked in PlainIngredients with 5 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.4 out of 5, a Mixed-Evidence tier where the regulatory picture is still evolving. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is B. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 2 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.72 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.4
Mixed Evidence
Average ingredient safety: 3.4 out of 5
Based on 5 tracked ingredients
5
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
2
Low Risk / Safe
B
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

2
Sodium Phosphates (339)
Preservative · Caution
3
Caramel Color (E150a-d)
Color Additive · Mixed
3
Carrageenan (E407)
Thickener · Mixed
4
Sodium Bicarbonate
Emulsifier · Low Risk
5
Xanthan Gum (E415)
Thickener · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

CHICKEN WING SECTIONS, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: RICE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOYBEAN OIL, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO. SAUCES WITH: AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CHILI PEPPERS, XANTHAN GUM, FOOD STARCH, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CAPSICUM OLEORESIN, CARAMEL COLOR.

Product Details

Brand
Kroger
Barcode
0011110866059
Nutri-Score
Grade B
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States
Stores
Kroger

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