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 15 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Great value, raisin bran cereal, extra raisin
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Flagged concerns
contains or less of: high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
folic acid bht added to packaging to help preserve freshness
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
vitamin a palmitate
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Wheat bran, raisins, sugar, contains 2% or less of: high fructose corn syrup, salt, malt extract, iron (ferric orthophosphate), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), vitamin a palmitate, niacinamide, vitamin b1 (thiamine mononitrate), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin d (cholecalciferol), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), folic acid. bht added to packaging to help preserve freshness.
Ingredient analysis
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