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Multi Grain Cheerios

Cheerios

Multi Grain Cheerios contains 5 additives worth knowing about.

Nutrition

Calories
484 kcal
Protein
7.69 g
Carbs
82.1 g
Fat
3.85 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

Added Phosphates (listed)Text-listed phosphate salts: highly absorbable phosphorus load.medium
Added SugarAdded sucrose; the dose makes the poison and packaged doses run high.medium
AnnattoNatural seed pigment but a documented allergen/IBS trigger for some.medium
Caramel Color IIIAmmonia-process caramel contains 2-/4-methylimidazole, a possible carcinogen.medium
Potassium PhosphatesInorganic phosphate load; same concern as E339.medium
Caramel Color IPlain caramel made without ammonia; the benign end of the caramel class.low
Riboflavin (B2)Vitamin B2 used as a yellow color.low
Sodium AscorbateVitamin C salt; in cured meat it actually inhibits nitrosamine formation.low
Tocopherols (Vit E)Vitamin E antioxidants.low

Full ingredients

Whole Grain Oats, Whole Grain Corn, Sugar, Corn Starch, Whole Grain Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Tripotassium Phosphate, Color (caramel color, annatto extract). Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron and Zinc (mineral nutrients), A B Vitamin (niacinamide), Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate), A B Vitamin (calcium pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B1, (thiamin mononitrate), A B Vitamin (folic acid), Vitamin B12, Vitamin A (palmitate), Vitamin D3.

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.