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Pasta Sauce Traditional
Hunt's
Barcode 027000500064
CAUTIONIs Pasta Sauce Traditional safe?
Pasta Sauce Traditional by Hunt's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
High Fructose Corn Syrupmedium
Banned or restricted in: EU (tax/restricted)
EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
Cleaner swaps for Pasta Sauce Traditional
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Full ingredient list
TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CORN SYRUP, CARROT FIBER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS.
Common questions
Is Pasta Sauce Traditional banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Pasta Sauce Traditional is currently legal to sell in the US. However, High Fructose Corn Syrup is banned or restricted in other regions: High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)).
Which ingredients in Pasta Sauce Traditional are flagged?
High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.
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 Pasta Sauce Traditional?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Banza Chickpea Pasta Penne 6-pack (Banza), Jovial Organic Brown Rice Pasta 6-pack (Jovial), De Cecco Organic Whole Wheat Penne (De Cecco). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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