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Butter Lovers Popcorn
ACT II
Barcode 076150090208
CAUTIONIs Butter Lovers Popcorn safe?
Butter Lovers Popcorn by ACT II is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Annatto Norbixin (EU (authorized, restricted uses)); TBHQ (Japan). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
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).
TBHQlow
Banned or restricted in: Japan
TBHQ (E319) is not on Japan's list of designated food additives, so foods containing it cannot be sold there; the EU and US both authorise it as an antioxidant at limited maximum levels.
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Full ingredient list
Popping Corn, Palm Oil, Salt, Less than 2% of: Natural Flavor, Color Added (Annatto), TBHQ and Citric Acid (for freshness).
Common questions
Is Butter Lovers Popcorn banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Butter Lovers Popcorn is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Annatto Norbixin, TBHQ are banned or restricted in other regions: Annatto Norbixin (EU (authorized, restricted uses)); TBHQ (Japan).
Which ingredients in Butter Lovers Popcorn 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). TBHQ: TBHQ (E319) is not on Japan's list of designated food additives, so foods containing it cannot be sold there; the EU and US both authorise it as an antioxidant at limited maximum levels.
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 Butter Lovers Popcorn?
Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Skinny Pop Popcorn Original 6-pack (SkinnyPop), LesserEvil Organic Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn (LesserEvil), Quinn Just Sea Salt Popcorn (Quinn). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.
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