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 12 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Organic vanilla crunch granola
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Flagged concerns
sunflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
tapioca syrup
Processed starch-derived sugar; high glycemic; very low nutrient density
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole rolled oats*, sugar*, crisp rice* (white rice flour*, cane sugar*, raisin juice concentrate*, salt, annatto color*), sunflower oil*, water, barley malt*, honey*, molasses*, non-fat milk powder*, tapioca syrup*, natural flavor, sea salt.