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Frosted Mini Wheats Original
Kellogg's
Barcode 0041192102394
CAUTIONIs Frosted Mini Wheats Original safe?
Frosted Mini Wheats Original by Kellogg's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — BHT (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
BHTmedium
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU/UK authorise BHT (E321) only in specified foods at limited maximum levels under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and not in foods for infants/young children; the US permits broader GRAS use.
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Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, sugar, brown rice syrup, gelatin, BHT, reduced iron, folic acid
Common questions
Is Frosted Mini Wheats Original banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Frosted Mini Wheats Original is currently legal to sell in the US. However, BHT is banned or restricted in other regions: BHT (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Frosted Mini Wheats Original are flagged?
BHT: EU/UK authorise BHT (E321) only in specified foods at limited maximum levels under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and not in foods for infants/young children; the US permits broader GRAS use.
What does the CAUTION rating mean?
BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.
What can I buy instead of Frosted Mini Wheats Original?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (OLIPOP), Poppi Strawberry Lemon Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (Poppi), Zevia Ginger Root Beer 24-pack (Zevia). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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