12/13 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 12 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Crispy, sweetened, whole wheat & rice cereal, crispy, sweetened, whole wheat & rice
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Flagged concerns
high oleic canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat flour, sugar, rice flour, high oleic canola oil, fructose, maltodextrin, cinnamon, salt, trisodium phosphate, mixed tocopherols (vitamin e) added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate, tricalcium phosphate, sodi
Ingredient analysis
Cleaner alternatives
Same aisle, higher PureScore. Open each one to compare the label.
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97Excellent