Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal

Name: Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal
Brand: Kellogg's

Barcode 038000845276

AVOID

Is Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal safe?

Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal is rated AVOID by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — BHT (EU, UK); High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (2)

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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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.

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Full ingredient list

Whole grain wheat, raisins, wheat bran, sugar, high fructose corn syrup, salt, malt flavor. BHT Added to Packaging Material for Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Niacinamide, Reduced Iron, Zinc, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamin Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

Common questions

Is Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Kellogg's Raisin Bran Cereal is currently legal to sell in the US. However, BHT, High Fructose Corn Syrup are banned or restricted in other regions: BHT (EU, UK); High Fructose Corn Syrup (EU (tax/restricted)).

Which ingredients in Kellogg's Raisin Bran 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. High Fructose Corn Syrup: EU imposes production quotas and taxes on isoglucose; linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver.

What does the AVOID 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. AVOID means at least one labeled ingredient is banned or restricted by a major overseas regulator, or is high-severity under our methodology. Ratings are never influenced by brands.

What can I buy instead of Kellogg's Raisin Bran 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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