23/24 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 23 of 24 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Oat Squares Cereal
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Flagged concerns
bht vitamins & minerals: calcium carbonate
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
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.
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
Whole grain oat flour, whole grain wheat flour, brown sugar, sugar, maltodextrin, malted barley extract, molasses, salt, sodium bicarbonate, natural flavor, color added, bht (a preservative) vitamins & minerals: calcium carbonate, reduced iron, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), niacinamide, zinc oxide, alpha tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), vitamin a palmitate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin d, vitamin b12.
Ingredient analysis
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