24/26 ingredients recognized
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 24 of 26 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Honey bunches of oats cereal honey crunch
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Flagged concerns
canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
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.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, whole grain rolled oats, brown sugar, canola oil, corn syrup, wheat flour, corn meal, malted barley flour, salt, whey (from milk), wildflower honey, caramel color, natural and artificial flavor. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide, zinc oxide (source of zinc), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin b6, riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid, vitamin d, vitamin b12.
Ingredient analysis
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