Cheerios

Our website awards Blueberry Cheerios a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating a product that falls short of our clean food standards. This cereal is not organic and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), leading to initial deductions in our assessment. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, notably sugar and corn syrup, raises concerns over its health implications.

Further scrutiny reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural flavor and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which detract from the product’s overall score. The cereal also contains oils such as canola and palm, which we categorize as harmful due to various factors such as processing methods and environmental impact.

The ingredient list comprises whole grain oats, which typically would be a positive aspect, but this benefit is overshadowed by the less desirable ingredients. The vitamins and minerals added to the cereal, such as calcium carbonate and vitamin C, are standard in fortified breakfast cereals, yet they do not compensate for the negative elements found within the product.

Blueberry Cheerios, as evaluated, does not align with our criteria for cleaner food options. The presence of GMOs, non-organic ingredients, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils lead to a low green leaf rating. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be advised to consider other products that better meet the standards of our rigorous review process. While the cereal does provide certain nutritional benefits through added vitamins and minerals, these do not outweigh the drawbacks identified in our assessment. Therefore, we recommend caution and suggest exploring other options that prioritize healthful ingredients and cleaner production practices.