Frosted Whole Grain Oat Cereal With Marshmallows by Hy-Vee Inc. (Plant Based Foods And Beverages). Greenveil's read: consider avoiding (food-health band "critical"). 5 additives of concern.
Whole grain oat flour, sugar, corn syrup, wheat starch, modified corn starch, contains 2% or less of: salt, calcium carbonate, dextrose, gelatin, artificial flavor, trisodium phosphate, yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, yellow 6. vitamins and minerals: ferric orthophosphate (source of iron), niacinamide (vitamin b3), zinc oxide (source of zinc), thiamin mononitrate (vitamin b1), calcium pantothenate (vitamin b5), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid.
Food health
Nutrition profile and additives of concern
⚠Contains additive of concern
TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Sunset yellow FCFSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
Allura red ACSouthampton Six colour; hyperactivity/attention concern in children.
Brilliant blue FCFSynthetic dye; allergic-type reactions reported in sensitive individuals.
Sodium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
