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Trix

Common questions

Is Trix healthy?

Trix scores 1/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Trix scores 1/100.

Does Trix contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Trix, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Trix been lab-tested?

Yes. Trix carries an independent laboratory panel from Anresco Laboratories covering 1 contaminant (including Glyphosate) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Trix?

Trix is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Trix compare to other cereal?

Trix ranks #35 of 35 cereal in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is The Real Cereal Co. Organic Rice Crisps at 95/100.

Which ingredients drive Trix's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1 (synthetic dyes), Sugar + Corn Syrup (added sugars), Canola and/or Sunflower Oil 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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Trix

Trix
Contains seed oils Lab tested
1 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by General Mills
Category Cereal
Summary

Trix scores 1/100. Food Democracy Now / The Detox Project 2016 testing (Anresco Laboratories) confirmed positive for glyphosate. Beyond the contamination, the deck stacks three synthetic petroleum-based dyes (Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1), corn syrup on top of sugar, refined canola/sunflower oil, and natural and artificial flavors. A nutritionally hollow, ultra-processed children's cereal.

Contaminants 1

Source: Anresco Laboratories

Glyphosate
Detected
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based exposure limits. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC.

Food Democracy Now / The Detox Project 2016 testing (Anresco Laboratories, FDA-registered, LC-MS/MS) confirmed positive for glyphosate.

Key ingredients 4

Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1 (synthetic dyes)
Very Bad

Petroleum-derived synthetic colors associated with hyperactivity and attention issues in children. Restricted in much of the EU.

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Canola and/or Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Refined high-omega-6 seed oils.

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Sugar + Corn Syrup (added sugars)
Bad

Sugar plus corn syrup layered together — heavy added-sugar load.

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Artificial Flavor
Bad

Generic artificial flavor disclosure with no specific ingredient transparency.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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