17/20 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 17 of 20 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Raspberry flavored whole grain cereal, raspberry
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Flagged concerns
bht for freshness vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
brown rice syrup
Highly processed starch-derived sugar; essentially pure glucose polymers; high glycemic
modified corn starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
modified wheat starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
invert sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, sugar, invert sugar, glycerin, contains 2% or less of palm oil, natural flavor, brown rice syrup, modified corn starch, vegetable juice for color, citric acid, dried pears, dried raspberries, dried apples, sodium alginate, gelatin, modified wheat starch, soy lecithin, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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