Fruit Loops with Spooky Marshmallows

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Red 40FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 6FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 5FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Blue 1FDA-certified synthetic dye (triarylmethane, not azo)
• Capped: contains BHTSynthetic antioxidant preservative — not on the NTP carcinogen list (BHA is)
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 38 g (−1.2); medium salt 1.2 g (−0.2) (total −1.4).

Ingredients (34)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high glycemic index, offers no micronutrients.
• 6Corn flour blendRefined grain flour; moderate nutritional value.
• 9Whole grain yellow corn flourMinimally processed whole grain, good fiber and nutrients
• 5Degerminated Yellow Corn FlourProcessed grain; degermination removes nutrients and fiber
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain flour; common noodle base, minimally processed.
• 9Whole grain oat flourMinimally processed whole grain, rich in fiber and nutrients
• 5Modified food starchHighly processed; used as thickener/texturizer, minimal nutrition.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 6Modified corn starchHighly processed thickener; low nutritional value.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; fermentable substrate and flavor contributor; minimal nutritional value.
• 2Hydrogenated coconut oilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 2Hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 8Oat fiberMinimally processed, excellent soluble fiber source
• 6SaltEssential mineral; naturally occurring preservative and flavor.
• 6soluble corn fiberProcessed carbohydrate; prebiotic benefits but extracted/refined from corn.
• 4Natural and Artificial FlavorMix of natural and synthetic flavoring compounds; exact composition proprietary and unclear.
• 5GelatinProtein derived from animal collagen; used as binder.
• 1Red 40Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
• 1Yellow 6Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
• 1Yellow 5Synthetic azo dye; associated with hyperactivity concerns in some studies.
• 1Blue 1Synthetic triphenylmethane dye; artificial color additive.
• 2BHTSynthetic antioxidant preservative, associated with health concerns
• 7Sodium ascorbate (vitamin C)Vitamin C antioxidant nutrient.
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; natural antioxidant, prevents oxidation and color loss.
• 8NiacinamideB3 vitamin
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral added for nutritional enrichment; bioavailable form.
• 6Zinc oxideZinc fortification; safe at food-use levels
• 8Vitamin B6 pyridoxine hydrochlorideEssential nutrient form; synthetic but bioavailable
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2
• 9Thiamin hydrochlorideVitamin B1 form
• 8Vitamin A palmitateFat-soluble vitamin A; synthetic form; safe at fortification levels.
• 8Folic acidB9 vitamin; essential micronutrient added during enrichment.
• 9Vitamin B12Essential nutrient; critical for nerve function and blood cell formation.
• 8Vitamin D3Essential nutrient, bioavailable form

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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