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Fruity Pebbles
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Fruity Pebbles
Ingredients:
Rice, Sugar, Canola Oil, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Turmeric Oleoresin (color), Blue 1, Blue 2, BHT and BHA added to preserve freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Sodium Ascorbate and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Fruity Pebbles cereal holds the lowest possible green leaf rating on our scale due to a variety of concerns regarding its ingredients. It is not an organic product, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, both factors leading to a reduction in its score. The presence of added sugars further detracts from its rating.
A significant issue with Fruity Pebbles is the inclusion of potentially harmful additives. Ingredients such as natural and artificial flavors, color additives like Red 40, Yellow 6, and BHT are subtracted from its overall score due to their controversial nature in food products. The cereal also contains known harmful additives like BHA, Blue 1, and Blue 2, which are synthetic dyes questioned for their safety and impact on health.
The product lists canola oil as an ingredient, which, within the context of our rating system, is considered a harmful oil. This, along with the other ingredients, contributes to the low score. Additionally, the cereal is penalized for the inclusion of artificial flavor, which in our assessment is associated with high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener that has been widely criticized for its health implications.
The vitamins and minerals added to the cereal, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Folic Acid, do not compensate for the negative aspects of the other ingredients. The cereal’s formulation reflects a composition that prioritizes extended shelf life and vibrant coloration over nutritional wholesomeness and purity of ingredients.
The Fruity Pebbles cereal receives our lowest recommendation due to the array of concerns arising from its ingredient list. It falls short of providing a clean food option and is better left on the shelf in favor of healthier, more natural choices. Consumers seeking cleaner food products would be well-advised to consider alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients.
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