23/25 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 23 of 25 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
cinnamon cereal
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Flagged concerns
Canola
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
Soybean Oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
TBHQ
Vision disturbances and DNA damage in animals; possible carcinogen at high doses.
Dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Fructose
Isolated fructose is liver-metabolized; metabolic concerns at elevated dietary intake
Full ingredient list
Sugar, Whole Grain Wheat, Corn Meal, Canola and/or Soybean Oil, Fructose, Molasses, Salt, Honey, Baking Soda, Calcium Carbonate, Cinnamon, Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, TBHQ and BHT added to preserve freshness. Trisodium Phosphate, Vitamins and Minerals: Ferric Ortho- phosphate Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid. (source of iron), CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY.
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent