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 8 of 8 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Oatmeal old fashioned cookies, oatmeal
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
artificial flavors, soy lecithin, cornstarch, artificial color)
Broad catch-all for synthetic dyes; ADHD links; potential carcinogens.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
Enriched wheat flour
Stripped of nutrients; high glycemic; bleaching may leave chemical residue.
vegetable shortening rolled oats
Highly refined fat blend; typically palm or soybean based; ultra-processed origin
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, vegetable shortening (contains one or more of the following: canola oil, corn oil, palm oil, soybean oil, and/or interesterified soybean oil) rolled oats, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, raisins, (contains 2% or less of the following: leavening (sodium bicarbonate), dextrose, salt, spice, natural and artificial flavors, soy lecithin, cornstarch, artificial color).
Ingredient analysis
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