21/22 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 21 of 22 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Apple Zings Cereal
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Flagged concerns
Canola
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
Soybean Oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
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.
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.
Dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
Maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, Degermed Yellow Corn Flour, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Oat Flour, Corn Syrup, Salt, Canola and/or Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Apple Juice Concentrate, Apple Solids, Cinnamon, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Cornstarch, Yellow 6, Baking Soda, Corn Syrup Solids, Red 40, Yellow 5, Natural Flavor, Blue 1
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent