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Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs
Also known as: bread crumbs, breading
Low concern
Breadcrumbs are a minimally processed grain product. Primary concern is wheat allergen and gluten content.
Found in
6,847 products
What it is
Dried, ground bread used as a coating, binder, or topping; often made from wheat bread.
Coating for fried foods, binder in meatballs and meatloaf, topping for casseroles.
Why it's flagged
- wheat allergen (FDA major allergen)
- contains gluten unless made from gluten-free bread
What regulators actually say
"Wheat is one of the nine major food allergens identified under U.S. food allergen labeling laws."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole-food product; wheat allergen labeling required under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; gluten labeling required under EU Regulation 1169/2011.
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