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 11 of 11 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Granola
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Flagged concerns
safflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone.
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.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, brown rice syrup, rice crisps (whole grain brown rice flour), honey, safflower oil, almonds, coconut, natural flavor, sea salt, mixed tocopherols (for freshness).