27/28 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 27 of 28 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sweetened naturally apple flavored multigrain cereal, apple blasts
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
corn syrup solids
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
bht added to preserve freshness vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
Full ingredient list
Sugar, corn flour, wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, corn syrup, salt, calcium carbonate, maltodextrin, apple juice concentrate, apple solids, cinnamon, dextrose, modified corn starch, yellow 6, baking soda, corn syrup solids, red 40, yellow 5, blue 1, natural flavor, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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