14/17 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 14 of 17 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Gluten free apple cinnamon granola
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
tapioca syrup
Processed starch-derived sugar; high glycemic; very low nutrient density
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.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Oats, tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, canola oil, brown rice crisp (brown rice flour), cane sugar, molasses, dehydrated apple, amaranth flakes, buckwheat flakes, sorghum flakes, spices, natural flavor, brown sugar, salt, citric acid, rosemary extract.