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Special K
Flavor:
Chocolatey Delight
Ingredients:
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, chocolatey chunks (sugar, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa, soy lecithin, artificial flavor, milk), wheat bran, contains 2% or less of salt, brown sugar syrup, natural and artificial flavor, malt flavor, BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), beta-carotene, vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Special K Chocolatey Delight cereal falls short in providing a cleaner food option for health-conscious consumers. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its health score. Added sugars, including brown sugar and sugar, further detract from its nutritional value.
Delving deeper into the ingredient list, the presence of potentially harmful additives raises concerns. These include general natural and artificial flavors, soy lecithin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride (a form of vitamin B6). More alarmingly, the product contains known harmful additives like artificial flavor and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), an additive used to preserve freshness but which has been linked to potential health risks.
The inclusion of hydrogenated palm kernel oil is another significant drawback. This type of oil is often criticized for its environmental impact due to the deforestation associated with palm oil cultivation. Moreover, hydrogenated oils are a source of trans fats, which have been connected to heart disease.
One of the most severe deductions comes from the ingredient list’s reference to artificial flavors, which are often associated with the presence of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to numerous health issues, including obesity and diabetes.
The culmination of these ingredient assessments leads to the Special K Chocolatey Delight’s low green leaf rating. The cereal’s composition does not align with the goal of offering cleaner, healthier food choices. Consumers looking for nutritious breakfast options are advised to consider alternative products that prioritize organic ingredients, lack GMOs, and do not include harmful additives or oils. This product’s rating reflects its position at the bottom of the health-conscious food spectrum, and it is recommended that individuals seeking to maintain a clean diet avoid it.
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