Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains BHTNTP: anticipated carcinogen
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• Medium sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium sugar, salt (−0.4).

Ingredients (20)

• 8CornLikely processed ingredient; acceptable in moderation.
• 9Whole grain wheatWhole food, rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, unprocessed
• 3SugarRefined sweetener, adds calories with minimal nutritional value.
• 10Whole Grain Rolled OatsWhole grain, minimally processed, excellent nutritional value.
• 10AlmondsWhole food, excellent source of protein, healthy fats, minerals.
• 8RiceWhole grain staple; nutritious but varies by processing type
• 7Wheat flourRefined grain; enriched but lacks whole-grain nutrition.
• 7Malted barley flourWhole grain malt; adds nutrition and flavor naturally.
• 2Corn SyrupHighly processed sweetener; high fructose content, offers minimal nutrition.
• 6SaltEssential mineral but contributes high sodium content.
• 7MolassesNatural byproduct of sugar processing, contains minerals, whole food.
• 5HoneyWhole food sweetener with trace nutrients; minimally processed.
• 3Caramel colorColorant; safety debated; may contain ammonia sulfites.
• 8Barley malt extractNatural sweetener from grain; minimally processed
• 9CinnamonNatural spice; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.
• 5Natural and artificial flavorUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 7Annatto extract colorNatural plant-derived food coloring from annatto seeds, generally safe
• 6Canola OilRefined vegetable oil; processed but nutritionally acceptable in moderation
• 5Soybean OilRefined vegetable oil; processed but nutritionally acceptable in moderation
• 2BHTSynthetic preservative; linked to potential health concerns in studies

Allergens

Contains: gluten, tree nuts, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.