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Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix
Mama, Marigold Manufacturing Corporation
Barcode 025407806680
CAUTIONIs Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix safe?
Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix by Mama, Marigold Manufacturing Corporation is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Monosodium Glutamate (EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Monosodium Glutamatemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)
Glutamates (E620-625) are not permitted in EU foods for infants and young children except where Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 specifically provides. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation set a group ADI. Permitted in general foods in the US and EU.
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Full ingredient list
Cornstarch, rice flour, salt, hydrolyzed corn and soy protein, monosodium glutamate (as flavor enhancer), garlic powder, cane sugar, spices, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate.
Common questions
Is Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Monosodium Glutamate is banned or restricted in other regions: Monosodium Glutamate (EU (not permitted in infant/young-child foods)).
Which ingredients in Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix are flagged?
Monosodium Glutamate: Glutamates (E620-625) are not permitted in EU foods for infants and young children except where Annex II of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 specifically provides. EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation set a group ADI. Permitted in general foods in the US and EU.
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 Mama Sitas Palabok Oriental Gravy Mix?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Thrive Market Organic Pantry Starter Box (Thrive Market), Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety (Simple Mills), Bob's Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats (Bob's Red Mill). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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