23/24 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 23 of 24 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Honey Nut O's Cereal
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
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
Whole oat flour, sugar, modified corn starch, wheat germ, oat fiber, salt, honey, brown sugar, tripotassium phosphate, almonds, maltodextrin, canola oil, color (annatto extract, caramel). vitamins & minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), iron (reduced), vitamin a (palmitate), niacinamide, zinc (zinc oxide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin d (cholecalciferol), vitamin b1 (thiamine hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin).
Ingredient analysis
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