Beech-Nut Oatmeal Whole Grain Baby Cereal

Beech-Nut
Lab tested
52 Fair
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Summary

Beech-Nut Oatmeal Whole Grain Baby Cereal scores 52/100. Simple ingredients — whole grain oat flour, sunflower lecithin, plus fortified vitamins and minerals. However, EWG 2022 testing found glyphosate at up to 72.9 ppb across 3 samples, which is especially concerning for an infant cereal. The high glyphosate levels heavily penalize an otherwise clean product. NOVA 2.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Beech-Nut Nutrition
Category Baby Snacks

Contaminants 1

Source: EWG

Glyphosate
72.9 ppb
Moderate

Detected at a moderate level — a meaningful amount worth factoring in if this product is eaten regularly. Glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC, and glyphosate-residue-free supply chains exist — so its presence reflects ingredient sourcing.

EWG 2022 testing detected glyphosate at up to 72.9 ppb across 3 samples.

Key ingredients 2

Whole Grain Oat Flour
Very Good

Rich in beta-glucan fiber supporting heart health and blood sugar regulation. Gentle first grain for infants.

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Sunflower Lecithin
Bad

Emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds. Less concerning than soy lecithin but still an industrial additive in baby food.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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