25/26 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 25 of 26 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
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.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
modified cornstarch
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
Full ingredient list
Sugar, corn flour, whole grain oat flour, corn syrup, modified cornstarch, cocoa (processed with alkali), canola oil, contains 2 percent or less of calcium carbonate, dextrose, salt, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, yellow 6, wheat starch, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent