26/28 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 28 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Sweetened cereal with island marshmallows
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Flagged concerns
contains or less of high oleic soybean oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
yellow 6
Hyperactivity; allergic reactions; contaminated with carcinogens benzidine and 4-aminobiphenyl.
yellow 5
ADHD link; allergic reactions; hyperactivity in children; possible carcinogen.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
red 40
Linked to ADHD in children; potential carcinogen; may contain carcinogenic contaminants.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
bht for freshness vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
artificial flavor
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
modified corn starch
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
Full ingredient list
Degerminated yellow corn meal, sugar, whole grain oat flour, whole wheat flour, contains 2% or less of high oleic soybean oil, corn syrup, modified corn starch, dextrose, salt, natural and artificial flavor, gelatin, blue 1, yellow 5, red 40, yellow 6, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: vitamin c (ascorbic acid), niacinamide, reduced iron, zinc oxide, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin a palmitate, vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin b12, vitamin d3.
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent