10/13 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 10 of 13 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Instant multigrain hot cereal
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Flagged concerns
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain rolled oats, sugar, flaxseed, quinoa, whole grain barley flakes, whole grain rye, whole grain wheat, dehydrated wild blueberries, salt, natural and artificial flavor, citric acid, caramel color.
Ingredient analysis
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