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
the farmland cinnamon crunch cereal
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Flagged concerns
sunflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
cane sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
whole grain wheat*, cane sugar*, rice flour*, sunflower oil*, maltodextrin*, cinnamon*, sea salt, dextrose*, vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness, *organic contains wheat ingredients,
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent