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Honey Barbecue
Lay's
Barcode 028400200684
CAUTIONIs Honey Barbecue safe?
Honey Barbecue by Lay's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Caramel Color III (California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)); Acacia Gum. All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Caramel Color IIImedium
Banned or restricted in: California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)
E150c (ammonia caramel) is authorized in the EU under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II. The Prop 65 link is indirect: the listed carcinogen is 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a contaminant, listed effective Jan 7 2011 (NSRL 29 ug/day); caramel colour itself is not listed.
Acacia Gumlow
Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
Cleaner swaps for Honey Barbecue
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Full ingredient list
potatoes, vegetable oil (sunflower, corn, and/or canola oil), honey bbq seasoning, sugar, salt, dextrose, torula yeast, onion powder, spices, maltodextrin [made from corn], tomato powder, brown sugar, fructose, yeast extract, molasses, natural flavor [including milk], corn starch, honey, gum arabic, paprika extracts, caramel color, garlic powder, citric acid, and sunflower oil) Contains Milk Ingredients
Common questions
Is Honey Barbecue banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Honey Barbecue is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Caramel Color III, Acacia Gum are banned or restricted in other regions: Caramel Color III (California (Prop 65 - via 4-MEI contaminant), EU (authorized, restricted uses)); Acacia Gum.
Which ingredients in Honey Barbecue are flagged?
Caramel Color III: E150c (ammonia caramel) is authorized in the EU under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II. The Prop 65 link is indirect: the listed carcinogen is 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a contaminant, listed effective Jan 7 2011 (NSRL 29 ug/day); caramel colour itself is not listed. Acacia Gum: Generally recognized as safe; excessive consumption may cause digestive distress.
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 Honey Barbecue?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips Sea Salt 6-pack (Siete), Jackson's Sweet Potato Chips Sea Salt 6-pack (Jackson's), Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Sea Salt 15-pack (Kettle Brand). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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