At a glance
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 corn bran and molasses, which provide fiber and trace nutrients. The presence of vitamins and minerals enhances its nutritional profile, but the processing level and sugar content limit its overall healthiness.
Key ingredients 19
Mixed TocopherolsGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Mixed Tocopherols →NiacinamideGood
Vitamin B3 — evidence-backed skin and metabolic benefits.
See more about Niacinamide →Pyridoxine HydrochlorideGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Pyridoxine Hydrochloride →RiboflavinGood
Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.
See more about Riboflavin →Vitamin B12Good
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Vitamin B12 →Milled CornNeutral
The primary grain component providing carbohydrates for energy, though heavily processed into cereal flour.
See more about Milled Corn →Corn BranNeutral
A source of dietary fiber derived from the outer hull of the corn kernel.
SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness.
See more about Salt →MolassesNeutral
A traditional sweetener and byproduct of sugar refining that adds flavor and color.
See more about Molasses →Baking SodaNeutral
A leavening agent used in processing to give the cereal its texture.
See more about Baking Soda →Calcium CarbonateNeutral
A mineral added for nutritional fortification to provide calcium.
See more about Calcium Carbonate →Sodium AscorbateNeutral
A buffered form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant and nutrient fortificant.
See more about Sodium Ascorbate →Reduced IronNeutral
An elemental iron powder added to fortify the cereal for nutritional value.
See more about Reduced Iron →Zinc OxideNeutral
A mineral compound added for dietary zinc fortification.
See more about Zinc Oxide →Thiamin MononitrateNeutral
A stable form of vitamin B1 used for fortification.
See more about Thiamin Mononitrate →Vitamin A PalmitateNeutral
A supplemental form of vitamin A added for nutritional enrichment.
See more about Vitamin A Palmitate →Folic AcidNeutral
A synthetic form of vitamin B9 added for nutritional fortification.
See more about Folic Acid →Vitamin DNeutral
A fat-soluble vitamin added to support nutritional value.
See more about Vitamin D →SugarBad
Refined sweetener added to enhance flavor, contributing to empty calories and potential blood sugar spikes.
See more about Sugar →Processing
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