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 37 of 37 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Smart selections, low fat granola cereal with raisins
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
dextrose vitamins
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
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.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain rolled oats, whole grain rolled wheat, sugar, raisins, corn syrup, rice, almonds, oat flour, molasses, canola oil, corn starch, cinnamon, nonfat dry milk*, barley malt syrup, baking soda, salt, whey (milk)*, guar gum, natural flavors, polyglycerol esters (emulsifier), palm oil, glycerin, malted barley flour, wheat flour, dextrose. vitamins and minerals: alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin c (ascorbic acid), ferric orthophosphate (iron nutrient), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), vitamin a palmitate, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid, vitamin d and vitamin b12.
Ingredient analysis
Cleaner alternatives
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97Excellent