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Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint
Ice Breakers
Barcode 03484308
CAUTIONIs Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint safe?
Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint by Ice Breakers is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 6 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — BHT (EU, UK); Isomalt (EU, UK); Maltitol (EU, UK); Mannitol (EU, UK); Sorbitol (EU, UK); Xylitol (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (6)
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.
Isomaltlow
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
The EU and UK require the polyol laxative warning on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US mandates no equivalent label. Isomalt (E953) is otherwise authorized in both.
Maltitollow
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
The EU and UK require the polyol laxative warning on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US mandates no equivalent label. Maltitol (E965) is otherwise authorized in both.
Cleaner swaps for Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
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Full ingredient list
xylitol, gum base, maltitol, mannitol, maltitol syrup, contains 2% or less of: natural flavor and artificial flavor, lecithin (soy), maltodextrin, artificial color [blue 1 lake, blue 1], aspartame*, gum acacia, gelatin, acesulfame potassium, sorbitol, isomalt, neotame, bht, to maintain freshness, sucralose,
Common questions
Is Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint is currently legal to sell in the US. However, BHT, Isomalt, Maltitol, Mannitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol are banned or restricted in other regions: BHT (EU, UK); Isomalt (EU, UK); Maltitol (EU, UK); Mannitol (EU, UK); Sorbitol (EU, UK); Xylitol (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint 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. Isomalt: The EU and UK require the polyol laxative warning on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US mandates no equivalent label. Isomalt (E953) is otherwise authorized in both. Maltitol: The EU and UK require the polyol laxative warning on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US mandates no equivalent label. Maltitol (E965) is otherwise authorized in both. Mannitol: The EU and UK require the polyol laxative warning on foods with more than 10% added polyols (Reg (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III); the US mandates no equivalent label. Mannitol (E421) is otherwise authorized in both. Plus 2 more — see the full list above.
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 Ice breaker ice cubes peppermint?
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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