11/12 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 11 of 12 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Strawberry Crème Special K Cereal
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Flagged concerns
expeller pressed canola oil
Industrial seed oil; very high omega-6; hexane-extracted and heavily refined; promotes inflammatory imbalance.
BHT for freshness
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
modified food starch
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
sucralose
May alter gut microbiome; studies show possible DNA damage at high doses.
Full ingredient list
Soy protein isolate, pea protein isolate, expeller pressed canola oil, modified food starch, allulose syrup, lentil protein, oat fiber, natural flavors, sucralose, beet juice for color, beta-carotene for color, BHT for freshness.
Ingredient analysis
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