Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers

Name: Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers
Brand: Wheat Thins

Barcode 030100290000

CAUTION

Is Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers safe?

Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers 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.

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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 flour, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate [vitamin B1], riboflavin [vitamin B2], folic acid), soybean oil, sugar, cornstarch, malt syrup (from corn and barley), salt, refiner's syrup, leavening (calcium phosphate and/or baking soda), BHT added to packaging material to preserve freshness.

Common questions

Is Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers is currently legal to sell in the US. However, BHT is banned or restricted in other regions: BHT (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers 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 Wheat Thins Original Snack Crackers?

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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