Loading…
Saltine Crackers
Amazon Saver
Barcode 0842379156700
CAUTIONIs Saltine Crackers safe?
Saltine Crackers by Amazon Saver is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 2 ingredients that are banned or restricted outside the US — Sulfur Dioxide (EU, UK); TBHQ (Japan). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.
Flagged ingredients (2)
Sulfur Dioxidemedium
Banned or restricted in: EU, UK
EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sulfur dioxide/sulfites (E220-228) only in specified foods at SO2-equivalent maximum levels, and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 requires allergen declaration above 10 mg/kg; sulfites trigger asthma in sensitive people.
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.
Cleaner swaps for Saltine Crackers
Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.
Thrive Market Organic Pantry Starter Box
Thrive Market
Curated clean pantry essentials, all organic or non-GMO.
Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Variety
Simple Mills
Clean ingredients, no artificial colors or preservatives.
Bob's Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats
Bob's Red Mill
USDA Organic, whole grain, no preservatives. Pantry staple swap.
As an Amazon Associate, BannedPantry earns from qualifying purchases. This never influences our ratings — .
Full ingredient list
enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), soybean oil with TBHQ and citric acid for freshness, salt, contains 2% or less of: leavening (baking soda, yeast), malted barley flour, sodium sulfite, enzymes
Common questions
Is Saltine Crackers banned in the United States?
No — every ingredient in Saltine Crackers is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Sulfur Dioxide, TBHQ are banned or restricted in other regions: Sulfur Dioxide (EU, UK); TBHQ (Japan).
Which ingredients in Saltine Crackers are flagged?
Sulfur Dioxide: EU Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 permits sulfur dioxide/sulfites (E220-228) only in specified foods at SO2-equivalent maximum levels, and Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 requires allergen declaration above 10 mg/kg; sulfites trigger asthma in sensitive people. 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 Saltine Crackers?
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.
Run a full ingredient scan
See exactly which ingredients in Saltine Crackers are banned overseas, with sources.
Scan now →BannedPantry — Our scores are never influenced by brands.