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 16 of 16 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Instant cream farina hot wheat cereal original flavor
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Flagged concerns
bha
Listed as possible carcinogen; endocrine disruptor; animal carcinogen.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
vitamin a palmitate
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
Full ingredient list
Wheat farina, maltodextrin, wheat germ, salt, calcium carbonate, natural flavor, ferric phosphate, soy lecithin, vitamin a palmitate, niacin, bha and citric acid (preserves freshness), pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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