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Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal
Kellogg's
Barcode 038000318344
CAUTIONIs Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal safe?
Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal by Kellogg's 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.
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.
Cleaner swaps for Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Barbara's Puffins Original Cereal
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No artificial colors, no BHA/BHT, whole grain corn.
Cascadian Farm Organic Honey Nut O's
Cascadian Farm
USDA Organic, no artificial colors, real honey.
Lovebird Cinnamon Grain-Free Cereal
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Paleo, organic, no artificial colors or flavors.
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Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, sugar, contains 2% or less of brown rice syrup, gelatin, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, folic acid.
Common questions
Is Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal is currently legal to sell in the US. However, BHT is banned or restricted in other regions: BHT (EU, UK).
Which ingredients in Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal 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 Frosted Mini Wheats Original Whole Grain Cereal?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Barbara's Puffins Original Cereal (Barbara's), Cascadian Farm Organic Honey Nut O's (Cascadian Farm), Lovebird Cinnamon Grain-Free Cereal (Lovebird). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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