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 10 of 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Flax granola
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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.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
milled cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole rolled oats, milled cane sugar, expeller pressed canola oil, crisp rice (rice flour, milled cane sugar, barley malt syrup, salt), cornstarch, flax seeds, honey, freeze dried blueberries, natural flavor, salt.
Ingredient analysis
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