Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Original

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains natural and artificial flavors with milksynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• 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 saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 36 g (−1.1); medium saturated fat 2.3 g (−0.2); medium salt 1.2 g (−0.2) (total −1.5).

Ingredients (21)

• 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.
• 7Malt flavorNatural flavoring from grains, minimal processing, generally safe
• 8NiacinamideB3 vitamin
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral added for nutritional enrichment; bioavailable form.
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2
• 8Folic acidB9 vitamin; essential micronutrient added during enrichment.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 4FructoseConcentrated sweetener; linked to metabolic issues, non-nutritive.
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil, acceptable but omega-6 heavy
• 3Corn Syrup SolidsHighly processed sweetener; offers little nutritional value.
• 7Vegetable glycerinSugar alcohol; minimal calories, generally safe.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; fermentable substrate and flavor contributor; minimal nutritional value.
• 5GelatinProtein derived from animal collagen; used as binder.
• 5natural and artificial flavors with milkMixed flavor sources with dairy allergen; artificial components possible.
• 5DatemDough conditioner; emulsifier; improves texture and shelf-life.
• 5acetylated monoglyceridesModified fat emulsifier; synthetic derivative, highly processed.
• 6Soy lecithinEmulsifier derived from soy; improves texture and shelf stability.
• 2BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)Synthetic preservative; linked to potential health and safety concerns in studies

Allergens

Contains: soy, 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.

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