21/22 ingredients recognized
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 21 of 22 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
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Flagged concerns
bht
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
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
Wheat farina, sugar, natural flavors, modified corn starch, acetylated monoglycerides, salt, cinnamon, calcium carbonate, guar gum, defatted wheat germ, dry molasses, xanthan gum, ferric ortho-phosphate, caramel color, vitamin a acetate, niacin, cholecalciferol, riboflavin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, folic acid, bht (to preserve freshness).
Ingredient analysis
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