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 24 of 24 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sweet & salty almond granola bars, almond
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
hydrogenated cottonseed oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; may carry pesticide residue; heavily refined.
high maltose corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
corn syrup solids
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.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Almonds, toasted oats (whole grain rolled oats, brown sugar, canola oil, barley malt extract, soy lecithin), sugar, high maltose corn syrup, crisp rice (rice flour, sugar, malt, salt), wheat flakes (whole wheat, sugar, salt, malt), fractionated palm kernel oil, high fructose corn syrup, non fat dry milk, canola oil, glycerin, corn syrup solids, salt, water, soy lecithin, non fat yogurt powder, honey, natural flavors, gelatin, vanilla extract, caramel color, hydrogenated cottonseed oil, mixed tocopherols added to retain freshness, peanut flour.
Ingredient analysis
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