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Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Flavor:
Minis Breakfast
Ingredients:
Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Rice Flour, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Cinnamon, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Trisodium Phosphate, Rosemary Extract. BHT Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B1 (thiamin mononitrate), Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Minis Breakfast cereal falls at the bottom of our scale for cleaner food options. This cereal is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, both of which negatively impact its rating. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, including sugar and dextrose, further lowers its score.
The product contains multiple ingredients that raise concerns. Soy lecithin and pyridoxine hydrochloride are potentially harmful additives, while BHT is recognized as a known harmful additive. The use of oils like canola and palm, which are considered harmful, also detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness.
The cereal’s vitamin and mineral enrichment does not compensate for its use of undesirable ingredients. The vitamins and minerals added to the cereal include calcium carbonate, vitamin C, iron, zinc, niacinamide, vitamin B6, thiamin mononitrate, vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3. Despite this attempt to fortify the cereal, the negative aspects of the other ingredients overshadow any potential benefits from these added nutrients.
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Minis Breakfast cereal, therefore, holds the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating scale. The product’s composition, with its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils, makes it a choice to avoid for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The focus on cleaner eating and healthier food choices is paramount, and this cereal does not meet the standards set forth for a recommended product within this context.
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