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Barcode: 0036800448032 (EAN / EAN-13) 036800448032 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brand owner: Topco Associates, Inc.

Categories: Plant-based foods and beverages, Plant-based foods, Cereals and potatoes, Cereals and their products

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

43 ingredients

Sugar,whole grain yellow corn flour, degermed yellow corn meal, modified corn starch, salt, corn syrup, yellow 6, natural and artificial flavor, fructose, red 40, tricalcium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, blue 1, turmeric oleoresin (for color), citric acid (to preserve freshness), annatto extract (for color). vitamins & minerals: calcium carbonate, vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), vitamin a (palmitate), niacinamide, zinc (zinc oxide), iron (reduced iron), vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin d (cholecalciferol), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamine hydrochloride), folic acid.

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E110 - Sunset yellow FCF

Additive: E129 - Allura red

Additive: E133 - Brilliant blue FCF

Ingredient: Colour

Ingredient: Flavouring
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Additives

E110 - Sunset yellow FCF

Sunset Yellow FCF: Sunset Yellow FCF -also known as Orange Yellow S, or C.I. 15985- is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye with a pH dependent maximum absorption at about 480 nm at pH 1 and 443 nm at pH 13 with a shoulder at 500 nm. When added to foods sold in the US it is known as FD&C Yellow 6; when sold in Europe, it is denoted by E Number E110.
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E129 - Allura red

Allura Red AC: Allura Red AC is a red azo dye that goes by several names, including FD&C Red 40. It is used as a food dye and has the E number E129. It is usually supplied as its red sodium salt, but can also be used as the calcium and potassium salts. These salts are soluble in water. In solution, its maximum absorbance lies at about 504 nm.
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E133 - Brilliant blue FCF

Brilliant Blue FCF: Brilliant Blue FCF -Blue 1- is an organic compound classified as a triarylmethane dye and a blue azo dye, reflecting its chemical structure. Known under various commercial names, it is a colorant for foods and other substances. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder. It is soluble in water, and the solution has a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers.
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E330 - Citric acid

Citric acid is a natural organic acid found in citrus fruits such as lemons, oranges, and limes.

It is widely used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer, acidulant, and preservative due to its tart and refreshing taste.

Citric acid is safe for consumption when used in moderation and is considered a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive by regulatory agencies worldwide.

E339 - Sodium phosphates

Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
Source: Wikipedia

E339iii - Trisodium phosphate

Sodium phosphates: Sodium phosphate is a generic term for a variety of salts of sodium -Na+- and phosphate -PO43−-. Phosphate also forms families or condensed anions including di-, tri-, tetra-, and polyphosphates. Most of these salts are known in both anhydrous -water-free- and hydrated forms. The hydrates are more common than the anhydrous forms.
Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

Palm oil free
No ingredients containing palm oil detected

Unrecognized ingredients: Whole-grain-yellow-corn-flour, Degermed-yellow-corn-meal, Turmeric-oleoresin, To-preserve-freshness
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Unrecognized ingredients: Whole-grain-yellow-corn-flour, Degermed-yellow-corn-meal, Turmeric-oleoresin, To-preserve-freshness, Vitamin C, Zinc, Zinc oxide, Iron, Reduced iron, Vitamin b12, Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Thiamin hydrochloride, Folic acid
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Unrecognized ingredients: Whole-grain-yellow-corn-flour, Degermed-yellow-corn-meal, Turmeric-oleoresin, To-preserve-freshness, Vitamin C, Zinc, Zinc oxide, Iron, Reduced iron, Vitamin b12, Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Thiamin hydrochloride, Folic acid
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: Sugar, whole grain yellow corn flour, degermed yellow corn meal, modified corn starch, salt, corn syrup, yellow 6, natural and artificial flavor, fructose, red 40, tricalcium phosphate, trisodium phosphate, blue 1, turmeric oleoresin (for color), citric acid (to preserve freshness), annatto (for color), vitamins, minerals (calcium carbonate), vitamin c (sodium ascorbate), vitamin a (palmitate), niacinamide, zinc (zinc oxide), iron (reduced iron), vitamins, vitamin b12, cyanocobalamin, vitamin d, cholecalciferol, vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b2 (riboflavin), vitamin b1 (thiamine hydrochloride), folic acid
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salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

corn syrup -> en:corn-syrup - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31089 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

yellow 6 -> en:e110 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

natural and artificial flavor -> en:natural-and-artificial-flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

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tricalcium phosphate -> en:e341iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

trisodium phosphate -> en:e339iii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

blue 1 -> en:e133 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

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vitamin c -> en:vitamin-c - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

sodium ascorbate -> en:e301 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

vitamin a -> en:vitamin-a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

palmitate -> en:retinyl-palmitate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

niacinamide -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

zinc -> en:zinc - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

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vitamins -> en:vitamins - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

vitamin b12 -> en:vitamin-b12 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

cyanocobalamin -> en:cyanocobalamin - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

vitamin d -> en:vitamin-d - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

cholecalciferol -> en:cholecalciferol - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

vitamin b6 -> en:vitamin-b6 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

pyridoxine hydrochloride -> en:pyridoxine-hydrochloride - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.375

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Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 0
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 2

Proteins: 3 / 5 (value: 5, rounded value: 5)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.5, rounded value: 2.5)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Negative points: 18

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1569, rounded value: 1569)

Sugars: 8 / 10 (value: 37.5, rounded value: 37.5)

Saturated fat: 0 / 10 (value: 0, rounded value: 0)

Sodium: 6 / 10 (value: 550, rounded value: 550)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (18 - 2)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in low quantity (1.25%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in low quantity (0%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (37.5%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (1.38%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (1-1/4 cup (40 g))	Compared to: Cereals and their products
Energy	1,569 kj (375 kcal)	628 kj (150 kcal)	+7%
Fat	1.25 g	0.5 g	-77%
Saturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Monounsaturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Polyunsaturated fat	0 g	0 g	-100%
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	82.5 g	33 g	+36%
Sugars	37.5 g	15 g	+469%
Fiber	2.5 g	1 g	-49%
Proteins	5 g	2 g	-47%
Salt	1.375 g	0.55 g	+288%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	20 mg	8 mg	+545%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	1 mg	0.4 mg	+10%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	1.5 mg	0.6 mg	+87%
Vitamin B3/PP (Niacin)	16.75 mg	6.7 mg	+89%
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)	1.75 mg	0.7 mg	+43%
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)	338 µg	135 µg	+152%
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)	6 µg	2.4 µg	+63%
Potassium	75 mg	30 mg	-68%
Calcium	200 mg	80 mg	+227%
Iron	15 mg	6 mg	+202%
Magnesium	25 mg	10 mg	-73%
Zinc	12.5 mg	5 mg	+106%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	0 %	0 %

Serving size: 1-1/4 cup (40 g)

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