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4C Seasoned Breadcrumbs
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4C Seasoned Breadcrumbs

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

What You Should Know

4C Seasoned Breadcrumbs (24 oz) is a familiar pantry staple aimed at busy home cooks looking to add a crunchy, savory finish to weeknight dinners and weekend casseroles. You'd typically find it on the dry goods aisle with breading mixes, boxed stuffing, and grated cheeses — often shelved near pasta, panko, and seasoning packets rather than with fresh bakery items. The product reads like a value-oriented, convenience offering from a store or house brand: positioned for shoppers who want an easy shortcut to coat chicken, top baked vegetables or bulk up meatloaf without shredding fresh bread. Packaging is usually a wide-mouth, resealable plastic tub or bag in a clear or branded wrapper that keeps crumbs dry and accessible for repeated use. The label leans on a simple culinary appeal — “Seasoned” and a prominent “made with 100% Pecorino Romano” line that confers a real-cheese halo — but it carries no organic or artisan certification and small-print ingredient listings reveal common industrial additives. In plain terms, this is a processed pantry product: refined flours, corn syrup, vegetable oils, preservatives and flavorings are part of the formula. Sensory cues are straightforward: fine, golden crumbs with a dry, sandy crunch, a garlic-onion-herb aroma and a salty, tangy cheese note that amplifies savory dishes. Ritual use is quick and practical — dredge, press on, or sprinkle as a finishing crunch — fitting cleanup-light cooking routines. Nutritionally it reads as a flavorful enhancer rather than a health food, with relatively high sodium per serving that shoppers often accept for convenience and consistent texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 24
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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, Meat, 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?

Contains refined ingredients (enriched flour, corn syrup), industrial oils, preservatives (calcium propionate), and multiple additives and flavorings, fitting the ultra-processed category. The formulation and ready-to-use nature indicate significant industrial processing.

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Common Questions about 4C Seasoned Breadcrumbs

The 4C Seasoned Breadcrumbs can be a tasty addition to your meals, but calling them 'healthy' really depends on your personal dietary goals. With 100 calories per serving and a moderate amount of protein and fiber, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for something to add crunch and flavor to your dishes.

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