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 18 of 18 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Cereal
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Flagged concerns
yellow 5 bht added to packaging material to preserve product freshness vitamins
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
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.
Full ingredient list
Corn flour, sugar, whole grain oat flour, whole grain corn flour, honey, salt, natural flavor, yellow 5. bht added to packaging material to preserve product freshness. vitamins and minerals: niacinamide, reduced iron, zinc oxide (source of zinc), vitamin b6, vitamin a palmitate, riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12.
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent