Loading…
Cheddar
Goldfish
Barcode 014100048145
CAUTIONIs Cheddar safe?
Cheddar by Goldfish is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Annatto Norbixin (EU (authorized, restricted uses)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Banned or restricted in: EU (authorized, restricted uses)
E160b (annatto/norbixin) is an authorized food colour in the EU, permitted only in specified food categories at set maximum levels under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II following EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation; it is not banned. In the US it is exempt from batch certification and permitted for foods generally (21 CFR 73.30).
Cleaner swaps for Cheddar
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety
Simple Mills
Almond flour base, no artificial colors, no preservatives.
Mary's Gone Crackers Original
Mary's Gone Crackers
Organic whole grain, gluten-free, no preservatives.
Annie's Organic Cheddar Bunnies
Annie's
USDA Organic, no artificial flavors or synthetic colors.
As an Amazon Associate, BannedPantry earns from qualifying purchases. This never influences our ratings — .
Full ingredient list
made with smiles and enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheddar cheese ([cultured milk, salt, enzymes], annatto), canola and/or sunflower oils, contains 2% or less of: salt, yeast, sugar, autolyzed yeast, baking soda, paprika, spices, celery, monocalcium phosphate, onion powder, contains: wheat, milk
Common questions
Is Cheddar banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Cheddar is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Annatto Norbixin is banned or restricted in other regions: Annatto Norbixin (EU (authorized, restricted uses)).
Which ingredients in Cheddar are flagged?
Annatto Norbixin: E160b (annatto/norbixin) is an authorized food colour in the EU, permitted only in specified food categories at set maximum levels under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II following EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation; it is not banned. In the US it is exempt from batch certification and permitted for foods generally (21 CFR 73.30).
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 Cheddar?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety (Simple Mills), Mary's Gone Crackers Original (Mary's Gone Crackers), Annie's Organic Cheddar Bunnies (Annie's). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
Run a full ingredient scan
See exactly which ingredients in Cheddar are banned overseas, with sources.
Scan now →BannedPantry — Our scores are never influenced by brands.