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Chocolatey Dipped Flakes With Almonds
Ingredients:
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, almonds, wheat bran, milled corn, vegetable oil (hydrogenated palm kernel, hydrogenated coconut, coconut), contains 2% or less of brown sugar syrup, milk, salt, cocoa processed with alkali, semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate, dextrose), cocoa, malt flavor, natural flavor, modified tapioca starch, shellac, soy lecithin, BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, iron (ferric phosphate), beta-carotene, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin D3, folic acid, vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Special K Chocolatey Dipped Flakes With Almonds cereal is assessed as a product that falls short in providing a clean food option. The cereal is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, both factors contributing to its low rating. It also includes added sugars such as brown sugar and sugar, alongside dextrose, which is considered a more harmful type of added sugar.
The ingredient list features several potentially harmful additives, including natural flavor, flavor, soy lecithin, and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene). BHT, in particular, is marked as a known harmful additive. The presence of vegetable oil, including hydrogenated palm kernel and coconut oils, is noted as containing harmful fats. These elements collectively diminish the cereal’s standing on the health scale.
This product is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, more health-conscious food options. The cereal’s composition, with non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple forms of added sugars, and a variety of additives, deviates from the criteria of a healthy product. The inclusion of almonds and whole grain wheat does not offset the negative impact of the other ingredients.
The assessment of the Special K Chocolatey Dipped Flakes With Almonds cereal is clear. It is a product that does not align with the values of consumers looking for wholesome, minimally processed, and additive-free foods. Its 1/5 green leaf rating reflects a position that advises avoidance in favor of cleaner, more nutritious alternatives available in the market.
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