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Classic Seasoned Croutons
Mrs. Cubbison's
Barcode 074714085547
CAUTIONIs Classic Seasoned Croutons safe?
Classic Seasoned Croutons by Mrs. Cubbison's is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Annatto Norbixin (EU (authorized, restricted uses)). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (1)
Banned or restricted in: EU (authorized, restricted uses)
E160b (annatto/norbixin) is an authorized food colour in the EU, permitted only in specified food categories at set maximum levels under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II following EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation; it is not banned. In the US it is exempt from batch certification and permitted for foods generally (21 CFR 73.30).
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Full ingredient list
Enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), canola and/or sunflower oil (with rosemary extract and ascorbic acid [to preserve freshness]), salt, sugar, yeast, 2% or less of wheat gluten, maltodextrin, whey, coconut oil, corn syrup solids, garlic powder, romano cheese solids from cow's milk (part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), spice, dextrose, buttermilk, dehydrated parsley, extractives of annatto and turmeric (color), natural flavors (milk), sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, paprika (color), lactic acid, enzymes, ascorbic acid, rosemary extract.
Common questions
Is Classic Seasoned Croutons banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Classic Seasoned Croutons is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Annatto Norbixin is banned or restricted in other regions: Annatto Norbixin (EU (authorized, restricted uses)).
Which ingredients in Classic Seasoned Croutons are flagged?
Annatto Norbixin: E160b (annatto/norbixin) is an authorized food colour in the EU, permitted only in specified food categories at set maximum levels under Reg (EC) 1333/2008 Annex II following EFSA's 2020 re-evaluation; it is not banned. In the US it is exempt from batch certification and permitted for foods generally (21 CFR 73.30).
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 Classic Seasoned Croutons?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include OLIPOP Cherry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (OLIPOP), Poppi Strawberry Lemon Prebiotic Soda 12-pack (Poppi), Zevia Ginger Root Beer 24-pack (Zevia). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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