Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds Cereal

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Synthetic 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.
• Medium sugar, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium sugar 21 g (−0.2); medium salt 1.1 g (−0.2) (total −0.4).

Ingredients (30)

• 8CornWhole grain with nutrients; often highly processed into refined products
• 9Whole grain wheatWhole food, rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, unprocessed
• 3SugarProcessed sweetener; minimal amount acceptable.
• 10Whole Grain Rolled OatsMinimally processed whole grain, rich in fiber and nutrients
• 3Brown SugarNatural sweetener, minimally processed; same nutritional profile as white sugar.
• 10AlmondsWhole nut, excellent healthy fats, protein, minerals
• 8RiceWhole grain staple; nutritious but varies by processing type
• 6Canola oilRefined vegetable oil; neutral fat; acceptable for baking.
• 7Wheat flourRefined white flour: bran and germ removed, so it has less fiber than whole grain. Often enriched with added vitamins.
• 7Malted barley flourWhole grain malt; adds nutrition and flavor naturally.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; offers calories but minimal nutritional value.
• 6SaltNatural seasoning; acceptable in moderation.
• 8Whey from milkMinimally processed dairy protein, complete amino acid profile
• 6Malted corn and barley syrupProcessed grain sweetener, some nutrients retained from malting process
• 5Honey100% pure natural whole food, minimally processed.
• 3Caramel colorNatural coloring from heated sugars; safe but not nutritious.
• 9CinnamonNatural spice, antimicrobial properties, no processing required
• 5Natural and artificial flavorUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 7Annatto extract colorNatural plant-derived food coloring from annatto seeds, generally safe
• 2BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Synthetic preservative; potential carcinogen
• 7Reduced ironAdded nutrient to fortify, bioavailable but synthetic form
• 8NiacinamideVitamin B3
• 8Vitamin B6Essential nutrient
• 8Vitamin A palmitateVitamin A; essential nutrient; added as fortification.
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient
• 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient, naturally occurring form, safe
• 8Zinc oxideMineral fortification source, acceptable but less bioavailable than other forms
• 8Folic acidB vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 9Vitamin B12Essential nutrient; crucial for energy and nerve function.
• 8Vitamin D3Essential nutrient

Allergens

Contains: tree nuts, milk, 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.