26/29 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 26 of 29 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Root Beer 3.53oz
As an Amazon Associate, Label Matter earns from qualifying purchases.
Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
yellow 6 lake
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5 lake
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40 lake
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
dextrose
Isolated glucose from corn or wheat starch; high glycemic; rapid insulin spike
caramel color
Ammonia-process caramel coloring; may contain 4-MEI; ultra-processed marker.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
vitamin a palmitate
May enhance tumor development when applied on skin exposed to UV; avoid in daytime SPF products.
Full ingredient list
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, soybean and palm oil (with tbhq for freshness), sugar, contains two percent or less of bleached wheat flour, wheat starch, dried apples, caramel color, salt, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), gelatin, natural and artificial flavor, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, pectin, soy lecithin, vitamin a palmitate, niacinamide, reduced iron, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), yellow 5 lake.