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4C Bread Crumbs, Plain
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4C Bread Crumbs, Plain

4C
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
200mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
86
Ingredients

What You Should Know

4C Bread Crumbs, Plain (15 oz) is the familiar pantry staple you spot on the supermarket shelf in the baking & breading aisle or near canned goods, stuffing mixes and boxed coatings. Packaged in a lightweight 15-ounce box or bag, it sits beside other convenience coatings — panko, seasoned crumbs and stuffing mixes — making it an impulsive grab for quick dinners. This product suits weeknight dinner runs, game-day prep for finger foods, and weekend comfort cooking where a speedy breading or binder is needed: think chicken cutlets, meatballs, casseroles and crunchy topping for mac and cheese. The 4C brand reads as mainstream and budget-friendly, targeted at value-minded families and home cooks who want reliable, go-to ingredients rather than artisanal alternatives. Labeling is straightforward and utilitarian — “Plain” on the front — without organic seals or child-focused mascots; there are no obvious natural or health-halo claims, and the ingredients list reveals enriched flours, sugars, oils and a preservative. In plain language this is a highly processed pantry product made from re-baked enriched bread and several industrial additives to extend shelf life and uniformity. Sensory-wise the crumbs are dry, sandy-to-coarse with a neutral toasty aroma and golden flecks; they crisp quickly when fried or baked, providing that familiar crunchy coating. Usage is ritualistic and practical: measure into a bowl for dredging, mix with seasonings and binders for meatballs, or sprinkle to finish a casserole. It’s a utilitarian, no-frills ingredient that anchors many traditional American home-cooking shortcuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 15
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Toasted, Bread, Crumbs, Made, from, Enriched, Bread, [Enriched, Flour, (Contains, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Yeast,, Salt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, Oil,, Cottonseed, Oil, and/or, Canola, Oil),, Sugar,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Wheat, Gluten,, Dextrose,, Soy, Flour,, Whey,, Soy, Lecithin,, Molasses,, Honey,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Meal,, Citric, Acid,, Grain, Vinegar,, Potato, Flour,, Rice, Flour,, Wheat, Bran,, Oat, Bran,, Rye, Flour,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Sesame, Seeds,, Caraway, Seeds,, Egg]..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains reconstituted/enriched bread with added high fructose corn syrup, vegetable oils, emulsifiers and a preservative (calcium propionate), indicating industrial formulations and multi-ingredient processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about 4C Bread Crumbs, Plain

The healthiness of 4C Bread Crumbs really depends on your personal dietary goals. They’re low in sugar and provide a bit of protein, making them a decent option for adding crunch to dishes. However, they do have added sugars and preservatives, so if you're looking for something ultra-clean, you might want to consider alternatives.

Perfect For

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