Is Corn Flakes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
M Classic
Corn Flakes is a cereal from M Classic. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes 95% corn, which is a good base ingredient, but the presence of sugar and soy lecithin raises concerns about added sugars and emulsifiers. This indicates a processed product with moderate quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 95% corn, which is a good base ingredient, but the presence of sugar and soy lecithin raises concerns about added sugars and emulsifiers. This indicates a processed product with moderate quality.
Main concern
Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary for a cereal product.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- High corn content (95%) provides a solid base ingredient, contributing to the overall rating.
- Corn is a natural grain, which supports the product's classification as a cereal.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, indicating added sweetness that may not be necessary for a cereal product.
- Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while common, raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
This cereal may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this cereal so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Corn safe in this cereal?
Good
Corn is used here as base. Corn is the primary ingredient, providing essential carbohydrates and serving as a natural grain base for the cereal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mais
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Is Sugar safe in this cereal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to higher calorie content and may not be necessary for a cereal.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this cereal?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as flavor. Sodium chloride is included to enhance flavor, but excessive salt intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kochsalz
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this cereal?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Sojalecithin
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4085524
More from this brand: M Classic products in Zerotox
Similar products: cereal in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: soy
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