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 13 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Salted Caramel Crunch 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.
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.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Whole grain oats, brown sugar, brown rice syrup, crisp rice (rice flour, cane sugar, salt), pecans, expeller pressed canola oil, almonds, whole oat flour, salted caramel crunch (cane sugar, brown sugar, salt, natural flavor [contains milk]), baking soda, natural flavor, sea salt, rosemary extract for freshness