General Mills
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Food & Beverage
64
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (24)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| a b vitamin (folic acid) | Low Risk | — |
| a b vitamin (niacinamide) | Low Risk | — |
| bht added to preserve freshness | Avoid | Possible carcinogen. Organ toxicity at high doses. |
| canola oil | Low Risk | Processed. Omega-6 concerns. Generally safe. |
| caramel color | Caution | May contain 4-MEI (possible carcinogen). |
| cinnamon | Low Risk | — |
| dextrose | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| fructose | Low Risk | — |
| iron and zinc (mineral nutrients) | Low Risk | — |
| maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| rice flour | Low Risk | — |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| soy lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| trisodium phosphate | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin a (palmitate) | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin b12 | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin b1 (thiamin mononitrate) | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin b2 (riboflavin) | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin c (sodium ascorbate) | Low Risk | — |
| vitamin d3 | Low Risk | — |
| vitamins and minerals: calcium carbonate | Low Risk | — |
| whole grain wheat | Low Risk | — |