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 18 of 18 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Crisp crunch sweetened multi-grain cereal
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
bht vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
vitamin a palmitate
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Corn flour, sugar, whole grain oat flour, brown sugar, canola oil, salt, yellow 6, turmeric (for color), bht (a preservative). vitamins and minerals: niacinamide*, zinc oxide, reduced iron, vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride*, riboflavin*, folic acid*, thiamin mononitrate*, vitamin d.
Ingredient analysis
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