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 10 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Maple Pecan Granola Cereal, Maple Pecan
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Flagged concerns
Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
Natural Flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Milled Cane Sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole Rolled Oats, Milled Cane Sugar, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Rice Flour Pecans, Maple Syrup, Corn Starch, Honey, Natural Flavor, Salt, Barley Malt Syrup.
Ingredient analysis
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