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Bran Flakes

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Common questions

Is Bran Flakes healthy?

Bran Flakes scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is primarily made from wholegrain wheat, which is a minimally processed ingredient rich in fiber and essential nutrients.

How processed is Bran Flakes?

Bran Flakes is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Bran Flakes' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Bran Flakes

M&S Food
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.49 · 15 oz · $0.23 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Marks & Spencer Group plc
Category Breakfasts
Summary

This product is primarily made from wholegrain wheat, which is a minimally processed ingredient rich in fiber and essential nutrients. The inclusion of sea salt and barley malt extract adds flavor without excessive processing or artificial additives. However, as a processed food, it is subject to a processing level cap, which limits its maximum score despite the clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 3

Sea Salt
Good

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

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Wholegrain Wheat
Neutral

Wholegrain wheat is a common cereal that provides dietary fiber and nutrients, contributing to a balanced diet without strong positive or negative connotations.

Barley Malt Extract
Neutral

Barley malt extract is used as a flavor enhancer and sweetener, generally considered neutral in its impact on health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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