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instant oatmeal

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natural flavor

Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.

caramel color

Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.

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, sugar, contains less than 2% of salt, guar gum, natural flavor, caramel color, calcium carbonate (a source of calcium), ferric orthophosphate (a source of iron), vitamin a palmitate, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride*, riboflavin* thiamin mononitrate*, folic acid*. *one of the b vitamins

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