Kellogg's Froot Loops
Summary
Kellogg's Froot Loops scores 8/100. EWG 2018-2019 detected glyphosate at 120 ppb. Beyond the herbicide residue, the deck packs four synthetic petroleum-based dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1) linked to attention and behavior issues in children, hydrogenated coconut/soybean/cottonseed oil, and BHT in the packaging. Bioengineered ingredients confirmed.
At a glance
Contaminants 1
Source: EWG
Glyphosate 120 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 2018-2019 oat-based food testing detected glyphosate at 120 ppb.
Key ingredients 5
Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1 (synthetic dyes)Very Bad
Petroleum-derived synthetic colors associated with hyperactivity and attention issues in children. Banned for these uses in much of the EU.
See more about Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1 (synthetic dyes) →Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (coconut/soybean/cottonseed)Very Bad
Hydrogenated oils introduce trace trans fats — strongly linked to cardiovascular disease — and use highly refined seed oil base.
See more about Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (coconut/soybean/cottonseed) →Sugar (second ingredient)Bad
Heavy added-sugar load drives blood sugar spikes and contributes to metabolic disease.
See more about Sugar (second ingredient) →BHT (in packaging)Bad
Synthetic antioxidant preservative with concerns about endocrine disruption and potential carcinogenicity.
See more about BHT (in packaging) →Bioengineered (GMO) ingredientNeutral
Contains bioengineered food ingredient as labeled.
See more about Bioengineered (GMO) ingredient →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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