Special Bran Flakes Cereal

Name: Special Bran Flakes Cereal
Brand: Golden Foods

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Flagged concerns

high fructose corn syrup

Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.

caramel color iv

Contains 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), a potential carcinogen.

fd&c yellow 6

Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.

fd&c yellow 5

ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.

fd&c red 40

Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.

bht

Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.

sugar

High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.

Full ingredient list

Whole wheat flour, wheat bran, sugar, malt extract, high fructose corn syrup, iodized salt, caramel color iv, artificial coconut flavor, bht (preservative), fd&c red 40, fd&c yellow 5, fd&c yellow 6, niacin, ferric orthophosphate (iron), zinc sulfate (zin