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Cento Bread Crumbs, Flavored
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Cento Bread Crumbs, Flavored

Cento
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
5g
Protein
2g
Sugars
420mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
125
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cento Bread Crumbs, Flavored is an Italian‑style seasoned breadcrumb product you’d typically find in the pasta and sauce aisle or on a shelf near other coating mixes, boxed stuffing, and canned tomatoes. The 24 oz package sits beside panko and plain crumbs, often stocked near ready‑made Italian pantry items. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights when they need a quick crust for chicken parm, meatballs, or baked fish, and it also shows up for game‑day finger foods and holiday stuffing. Cento’s branding leans on an old‑world Italian identity — family recipes, traditional flavors like Romano cheese, oregano and garlic — aimed at cooks who want convenience without sacrificing familiar Italian taste. The label emphasizes classic Italian cues rather than modern wellness claims; there are no organic or clean‑label badges, and any 'natural' impressions come from the seasoning list and the brand story rather than certified claims. In plain terms this is a highly processed pantry item: made from enriched industrial bread, emulsifiers, preservatives and flavor components to ensure shelf life and uniform texture. Sensory notes: dry, coarse crumbs with a savory, slightly salty, cheesy and herby profile; when used, they form a crunchy golden crust. Packaging is functional — a sealed bag or box for scooping and measuring; the ritual is straightforward: dredge, coat, and bake or fry. It’s a convenient, nostalgic staple for home cooks looking for consistent, ready‑to‑use seasoned crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 23
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein5g
* 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

Enriched, Bread, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley,, Niacin,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid,, Water,, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Corn, Syrup,, Partially, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil), (Soybean, and/or, Cottonseed, Oil, and/or, Canola, and, Corn, Oils),, May, Contain, Salt,, Yeast,, Sugar,, Honey,, Sesame, and/or, Poppy, Seeds,, Molasses,, Wheat, Gluten,, Whey,, Soy, Flour,, Whole, Wheat, Flour,, Rye, Flour,, Oat, Bran,, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Meal,, Rice, Flour,, Potato, Flour,, Butter,, Skim, Milk,, Buttermilk,, Lactic, Acid,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Soy, Lecithin;, Dough, Conditioners, (Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Sodium, and/or, Calcium, Stearoyl, Lactylate),, Yeast, Nutrients, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Monocalcium, Phosphate,, Potassium, Bromate,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Ammonium, Sulfate);, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Romano, Cheese, (Sheep's, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Oregano,, Garlic, Powder,, Dehydrated, Parsley,, Black, Pepper..

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
  • mono and diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • calcium propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • potassium sorbate - 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 industrially produced ingredients such as enriched bread with high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oil, dough conditioners, preservatives and other additives, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Cento Bread Crumbs, Flavored

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These bread crumbs are relatively low in sugar and provide some protein, but they do contain preservatives and high fructose corn syrup. If you're looking for a quick way to add crunch to your dishes, they can fit into a balanced diet, but they might not be the best choice if you’re aiming for whole, minimally processed foods.

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