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 25 of 25 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Cereal
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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.
bht added to preserve freshness vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Corn, whole grain wheat, sugar, whole grain rolled oats, almonds, rice, canola oil, corn syrup, dried bananas, salt, barley malt extract, molasses, cinnamon, honey, caramel color, natural flavor, bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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