20/22 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 20 of 22 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Magic Treasures Toasted Whole Grain Oat Cereal
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Flagged concerns
vitamin b12 bht added to packaging to help preserve freshness
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
modified cornstarch
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.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Whole oat flour, marshmallows (sugar, modified cornstarch, corn syrup, dextrose, gelatin, color [red 40, yellow 6, yellow 5, blue 1], sodium hexametaphosphate, natural and artificial flavor), sugar, wheat starch, modified cornstarch, brown sugar, salt, tricalcium phosphate, tripotassium phosphate, caramel color, preservative (tocopherols). vitamins & minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate, ascorbic acid), iron (ferrous fumarate), vitamin a (palmitate), niacinamide, zinc (zinc oxide), vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin d (cholecalciferol), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid, vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin). bht added to packaging to help preserve freshness.
Ingredient analysis
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