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
Cereals blueberry 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.
cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain rolled oats, cane sugar, expeller pressed canola oil, rice flour, cornstarch, flaxseed, honey, dried blueberries, salt, natural flavor, barley malt extract.
Ingredient analysis
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