Frosted Flakes

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Common questions

Is Frosted Flakes healthy?

Frosted Flakes scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Frosted Flakes are made with organic whole grain corn flour and organic corn meal, which are beneficial ingredients providing fiber and nutrients.

How processed is Frosted Flakes?

Frosted Flakes is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Frosted Flakes' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Natural Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Frosted Flakes

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63 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Wegmans
Category Oats and Cereal
Summary

Frosted Flakes are made with organic whole grain corn flour and organic corn meal, which are beneficial ingredients providing fiber and nutrients. However, the product contains a significant amount of added sugars and natural flavors, which are less desirable due to potential health concerns and lack of transparency. The processing level limits the score, as it is a processed food with some additives.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Whole Grain Corn Flour
Neutral

Whole grain corn flour is a common cereal base that provides some dietary fiber and nutrients, making it a neutral ingredient in this product.

Organic Corn Meal
Neutral

Corn meal is a standard ingredient used for texture and structure, offering some carbohydrates without significant health impact.

Salt
Neutral

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

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Organic Barley Malt
Neutral

Barley malt adds sweetness and flavor complexity, providing some nutrients but generally considered neutral in health impact.

Organic Dried Cane Syrup
Bad

Dried cane syrup is a sweetener that adds sugar and calories, which can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.

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Organic Tapioca Syrup
Bad

Tapioca syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sugar content, which may impact blood sugar levels and overall health if overconsumed.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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