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4C Bread Crumbs, Seasoned
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4C Bread Crumbs, Seasoned

4C
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
84
Ingredients

What You Should Know

4C Seasoned Bread Crumbs (15 oz) is a ready-to-use, savory pantry staple that reads like a short-cut Italian-Americana: toasted enriched bread crumbs blended with pecorino romano, garlic, onion, parsley, sesame and caraway seeds. On the shelf you'll most often find it in the baking and dry goods aisle near boxed stuffing mixes, coating mixes, and other breadcrumbs and croutons — sometimes perched beside pasta, jarred sauces, and grated cheeses. It suits weeknight dinners and weekend crowd-pleasers alike: think crispy baked chicken cutlets, topping for casseroles, meatloaf binder, or a crunchy finish on mac and cheese, and it’s a familiar ingredient for holiday stuffing. The 4C brand positions this product as an affordable, convenient upgrade — the “made with 100% pecorino romano cheese” line is a premium-sounding cue aimed at budget-conscious home cooks who want an easy gourmet touch. The label tends to emphasize flavor rather than health claims; there’s no organic or non-GMO certification, and the packaging is a practical resealable plastic tub or canister built for pantry storage. Sensory cues: dry, coarse granules that toast to a golden crunch, releasing salty, cheesy, garlicky aroma; in use it crisps and binds, adding both texture and savory depth. Processing context: this is a highly processed convenience product made from multiple industrial ingredients, oils and a preservative to extend shelf life. Rituals around it are pragmatic and tactile — a spoonful from the tub, a bowl for dredging, and the quick satisfaction of a crunchy, cheesy finish on a favorite home-cooked dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 15
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
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,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Corn, Syrup,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed, Oil),, Salt,, Yeast,, Whey,, Soy, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Rye, Flour,, Corn, Flour,, Oat, Bran,, Corn, Meal,, Rice, Flour,, Potato, Flour,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Soy, Lecithin,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Sesame, Seeds,, Caraway, Seeds],, Grated, Pecorino, Romano, Cheese, [Sheep's, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Salt,, Dehydrated, Parsley, Flakes,, Spices,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed 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?

The ingredient list includes multiple industrial inputs (corn syrup, vegetable oils), additives/preservatives (calcium propionate), and reformulated composite ingredients, characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about 4C Bread Crumbs, Seasoned

That’s a great question! The seasoned bread crumbs can be a tasty addition to your meals, but like many processed foods, they’re best enjoyed in moderation. They provide flavor and texture, but they do contain added sugars and preservatives, which may not be ideal if you're aiming for a whole-food diet.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
holiday-baking

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