Fruity Pebbles Treats

Why this score

• 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 Artificial Color Blue 2FDA-certified synthetic dye (indigoid, not azo)
• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.

Ingredients (33)

• 5Toasted rice cerealRefined grain cereal; low in fiber.
• 8RiceWhole grain staple; nutritious but varies by processing type
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high glycemic index, offers no micronutrients.
• 6SaltEssential mineral; naturally occurring preservative and flavor.
• 1Red 40Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
• 8NiacinamideB3 vitamin
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral added for nutritional enrichment; bioavailable form.
• 6Zinc oxideMineral fortification source, acceptable but less bioavailable than other forms
• 7Turmeric oleoresin colorNatural extract from turmeric, minimal processing, safe colorant
• 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.
• 8Vitamin B6Pyridoxine hydrochloride; essential B vitamin.
• 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient, naturally occurring form, safe
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient
• 8Vitamin A palmitateFat-soluble vitamin A; synthetic form; safe at fortification levels.
• 2Artificial Color Blue 2Synthetic dye, potential allergenic reactions, no nutritional benefit
• 8Folic acidB9 vitamin; essential micronutrient added during enrichment.
• 9Vitamin DEssential micronutrient, critical for bone health and calcium absorption.
• 9Vitamin B12Essential nutrient; critical for nerve function and blood cell formation.
• 3MarshmallowMostly sugar with little nutrition.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 5GelatinProtein derived from animal collagen; used as binder.
• 4Natural and Artificial FlavorMix of natural and synthetic flavoring compounds; exact composition proprietary and unclear.
• 4FructoseConcentrated sweetener; linked to metabolic issues, non-nutritive.
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable oil coconut and palm kernel oilsHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 2Hydrogenated palm kernel and palm oilsHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; fermentable substrate and flavor contributor; minimal nutritional value.
• 7GlycerinNatural humectant; moisturizing, safe for skin and well-tolerated.
• 6Soy lecithinEmulsifier derived from soy; improves texture and shelf stability.
• 8Whole milk solidsMilk derivative; provides calcium and dairy nutrients.
• 7Reduced mineral whey powderProcessed dairy protein with some minerals removed, generally nutritious
• 8Non fat dry milk solidsMinimally processed dairy ingredient, good protein and calcium source

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk

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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