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Special K
Flavor:
Oat Crunch Honey
Ingredients:
Whole grain wheat, rice, sugar, whole grain oats, wheat bran, contains 2% or less of salt, rice flour, corn syrup, honey, malt flavor, natural flavors, barley malt extract, mixed tocopherols (vitamin E) for freshness, cinnamon, BHT for freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E acetate, niacinamide, vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: (1/5 Green Leaves)
Special K Oat Crunch Honey cereal receives our lowest green leaf rating due to its composition and manufacturing practices. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably in our rankings. The inclusion of added sugars, particularly the presence of corn syrup, further detracts from its score, as these ingredients are less desirable for consumers seeking cleaner food options.
Moreover, the cereal contains additives such as natural flavors and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), which are potential causes for concern. BHT, used as a preservative to maintain freshness, is particularly noteworthy as it is considered a known harmful additive. The presence of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, also contributes to the reduction in score due to its synthetic nature.
The cereal’s ingredient list does feature whole grains at the forefront, which are generally recognized as beneficial components of a healthy diet. However, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the other non-preferred ingredients that lead to the low rating.
Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards cleaner eating options, and based on the criteria we’ve established, Special K Oat Crunch Honey does not align with these goals. The cereal’s composition reflects a combination of elements that we advise consumers to avoid, thus earning it a score that suggests opting for alternative products in the market that adhere more closely to the principles of clean eating.
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