14/15 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 14 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Cereal, strawberry
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Flagged concerns
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1 bht added to preserve freshness vitamins
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, sugar, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, red 40, blue 1. bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), folic acid, zinc oxide (source of zinc), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), riboflavin (vitamin b2), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), vitamin b12.
Ingredient analysis
Cleaner alternatives
Same aisle, higher PureScore. Open each one to compare the label.
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97Excellent