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 12 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Granola with oats, wheat, honey & almonds cereal
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Flagged concerns
high oleic canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Whole grain rolled oats, whole grain wheat flakes, brown sugar, whole grain oat flour, high oleic canola oil, inulin, almonds, nonfat dry milk*, whey protein concentrate*, honey, natural flavors (contains coconut), mixed tocopherols (added to preserve freshness).
Ingredient analysis
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