24/25 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 24 of 25 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Apple Zing Cereal, Apple Zing
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Flagged concerns
Yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
Yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
Corn Syrup Solids
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
Red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
Blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
Bht Added To Preserve Freshness Vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
Maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
Modified Cornstarch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Natural Flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, Corn Flour, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Oat Flour, Corn Syrup. Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Maltodextrin, Apple Juice Concentrate, Apple Solids, Cinnamon, Dextrose, Modified Cornstarch, Yellow 6, Baking Soda, Corn Syrup Solids, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Natural Flavor, Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate (Source Of Iron). Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide (Source Of Zinc). Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid
Ingredient analysis
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