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 7 of 7 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Original frosted mini wheats whole grain cereal
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Flagged concerns
bht for freshness vitamins
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
contains or less of brown rice syrup
Highly processed starch-derived sugar; essentially pure glucose polymers; high glycemic
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Whole grain wheat, sugar, contains 2% or less of brown rice syrup, gelatin, bht for freshness. vitamins and minerals: reduced iron, folic acid.
Ingredient analysis
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97Excellent