OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL

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Common questions

Is OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL healthy?

OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cereal is moderately processed and contains added sugars, which can contribute to metabolic issues if consumed in excess.

How processed is OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL?

OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mixed Tocopherols, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride count in its favor; Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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OVEN TOASTED RICE CEREAL

Hy-Vee
63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Hy-Vee, Inc.
Category Oats and Cereal
Summary

This cereal is moderately processed and contains added sugars, which can contribute to metabolic issues if consumed in excess. However, it includes beneficial ingredients like rice and various vitamins and minerals that provide nutritional value. The presence of mixed tocopherols as a preservative is minimal and does not significantly detract from the overall quality.

Key ingredients 17

Mixed Tocopherols
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Niacinamide
Good

Vitamin B3 — evidence-backed skin and metabolic benefits.

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Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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Vitamin B12
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Rice
Neutral

A standard base grain used to provide the primary structure and carbohydrates for the cereal.

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Salt
Neutral

Used as a flavor enhancer and standard food preservative.

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Molasses
Neutral

A traditional sweetener and coloring agent derived from sugar processing.

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Calcium Carbonate
Neutral

A mineral source added for fortification to increase calcium content.

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Sodium Ascorbate
Neutral

A form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant and nutrient fortifier.

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Reduced Iron
Neutral

Added to fortify the product and help restore essential dietary iron.

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Zinc Oxide
Neutral

A mineral source added to fortify the cereal with zinc.

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Thiamin Mononitrate
Neutral

A stable form of vitamin B1 used in food fortification.

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Vitamin A Palmitate
Neutral

A standard supplemental form of vitamin A used for fortification.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Vitamin D
Neutral

Added to fortify the product and support overall nutritional intake.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sweetener added to improve taste, contributing to added sugar intake without essential nutrients.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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