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 22 of 22 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Apple caramel crunch honey bunches of oats cereal, apple caramel 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.
natural flavor bht added to preserve freshness vitamins
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, rice, dried apples, canola oil, wheat flour, malted barley flour, cinnamon, corn syrup, salt, molasses, honey, barley malt extract, natural flavor. bht added to preserve freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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