40/43 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 40 of 43 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Kellogg's Special K Cereal Coconut Almond 38.2oz
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Flagged concerns
sunflower oil
Industrial seed oil; high omega-6; refined and oxidation-prone when heated.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
brown sugar syrup
White sugar with trace molasses; marginally better than refined white sugar
Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, whole grain oats, dried cranberries, coconut, almonds, quinoa flour, contains 2% or less of whole wheat flour, glycerin, rice flour, corn syrup, oat bran, wheat bran, salt, brown sugar syrup, whole oat flour, malt flavor, degerminated yellow corn flour, natural flavors, cornstarch, tricalcium phosphate, sunflower oil, honey, modified corn starch, defatted soy grits, molasses, acacia gum, soy protein isolate, calcium carbonate, oat fiber, mixed tocopherols for freshness, sesame seeds.Vitamins and Minerals: reduced iron, niacinamide, vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), folic acid, zinc oxide, calcium pantothenate, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Ingredient analysis
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