General Mills
Lucky Charms
Food & Beverage
56
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (15)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| blue 1 | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| corn starch | Low Risk | — |
| corn syrup | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| dextrose | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| gelatin | Low Risk | — |
| modified corn starch | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavor | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| oat flour | Beneficial | — |
| red 40 | Caution | Artificial dye. Hyperactivity in children. Possible carcinogen. |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| trisodium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin e (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshness | Low Risk | Vitamin E. Antioxidant. Safe. |
| whole grain oats | Beneficial | — |
| yellow 5 | Caution | Tartrazine. Hyperactivity. Allergic reactions. |