Kellogg's
Kellogg's Special K Low Fat Granola
Baked granola from the Special K line with added fruit pieces and a lower fat claim on the box.
Label check
- Synthetic dyesNone listed
- Corn syrupCorn syrup
- Artificial sweetenersNone listed
- Seed oilsNone listed
- PreservativesBHT
Fails 2 of 5 standards. Read from the ingredient list below; what each check counts.
What was flagged, and the words it was read from
| Ingredient | Check | On the label as |
|---|---|---|
| Corn syrup | Corn syrup | CORN SYRUP |
| BHT | Preservatives | BHT |
Ingredients as listed
WHOLE GRAIN OATS, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, OAT BRAN, RICE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF honey, modified corn starch, molasses, soluble wheat fiber, salt, acacia gum, natural flavors, malt flavor, BHT for freshness. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: Niacinamide, reduced iron, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, vitamin D3, vitamin B12.
Source: the label filed with USDA’s branded food database (record 2736316). Recipes change, and the pack you buy may print a newer list.
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