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 14 of 14 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Pumpkin spice granola with cranberries & apples, pumpkin spice
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Flagged concerns
expeller pressed canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
brown rice syrup
Highly processed starch-derived sugar; essentially pure glucose polymers; high glycemic
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, expeller pressed canola oil, rice flour, pumpkin seeds, cornstarch, dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, glycerin, citric acid, sunflower seed oil), brown rice syrup, dried apples (apples, [ascorbic acid, citric acid, sodium chloride, calcium chloride] to promote color retention), cinnamon, salt, barley malt syrup, spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cardamom, cloves), natural flavor.