23/24 ingredients recognized
OATMEAL SQUARES BROWN SUGAR
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Flagged concerns
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
bht
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
vitamin a palmitate
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
brown sugar
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Whole grain oat flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, sugar, maltodextrin, malted barley extract, molasses, salt, calcium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, natural flavor, yellow 5, sodium ascorbate, reduced iron, yellow 6, alpha tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), bht (preservative), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide, thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), folic acid, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), vitamin a palmitate, riboflavin (vitamin b2).