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Apple Jacks
Flavor:
Slime
Ingredients:
Corn flour blend (whole grain yellow corn flour, degerminated yellow corn flour), sugar, wheat flour, whole grain oat flour, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of vegetable oil (hydrogenated coconut, soybean and/or cottonseed), oat fiber, salt, soluble corn fiber, natural flavor, yellow 5, yellow 6, blue 1, apple juice concentrate, BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced iron, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The ‘Apple Jacks Slime’ cereal receives our minimum green leaf rating due to its composition and lack of health-conscious credentials. This product is not organic, and it includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which results in an immediate reduction in its rating. The cereal also has added sugars, contributing to its low score.
Further examination of the ingredients reveals the presence of several additives that raise concerns. The inclusion of artificial colors such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1, alongside the preservative BHT, are significant factors in the product’s unfavorable rating. These ingredients are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts. Additionally, the term “natural flavor” lacks specificity and transparency, leading to further deductions.
The product also contains vegetable oil, which includes hydrogenated oils. These oils are considered less healthy due to the processing methods and their association with negative health effects. The use of non-whole grain corn flour and wheat flour also detracts from the product’s nutritional profile.
The cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals, which is a common practice to enhance the nutritional value of processed foods. However, this does not counterbalance the presence of the aforementioned ingredients that are considered less desirable from a health perspective.
Given these factors, ‘Apple Jacks Slime’ is rated as a product to avoid for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options. The cereal’s composition reflects a combination of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients that do not align with a health-oriented diet. Consumers are encouraged to seek out alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs and harmful additives, and offer a more transparent ingredient list.
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