Is Cruesli Zero Sugar Added Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Quaker
This page reviews Cruesli Zero Sugar Added by Quaker as a cereal. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavors.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes whole grain oats and wheat, which are beneficial, but also contains sunflower oil and natural flavors that raise some concerns about processing. Overall, the product is moderately rated due to mixed ingredient quality.
Main concern
Sunflower oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
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
- Whole grain oats and wheat provide dietary fiber and essential nutrients, supporting a moderate rating.
- No added sugars or sweeteners, indicating a focus on natural ingredients and lower processed content.
Concerns
- Sunflower oil is a processed fat that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
- Natural flavors derived from wheat may introduce variability in ingredient quality and potential allergens.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this cereal and why it matters.
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Is Whole Grain Oats safe in this cereal?
Good
Whole Grain Oats is used here as base. Whole grain oats are a source of dietary fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Volkoren havervlokken
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Is Whole Grain Wheat safe in this cereal?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat is used here as base. Whole grain wheat adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the product's nutritional profile and supporting a moderate rating.
Role in formula: base
Original: volkoren tarwevlokken
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this cereal?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns regarding its processing and health implications, affecting the overall rating.
Role in formula: base
Original: zonnebloemolie
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Is Chicory Root Fiber safe in this cereal?
Good
Chicory Root Fiber is used here as natural_extract. Chicory root fiber is a natural source of prebiotic fiber, which can support digestive health and adds to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cichoreiwortelvezel
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this cereal?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as natural_extract. Soluble corn fiber is used for texture and fiber content but is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: oplosbare maïsvezels
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Is Rice Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a common gluten-free ingredient but is processed and may not provide the same nutritional benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: rijstebloem
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a refined ingredient that may lack the nutritional benefits of whole grains, impacting the overall quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this cereal?
Bad
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can vary in quality and may introduce allergens, raising concerns about ingredient transparency and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma's (tarwe)
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Is Salt safe in this cereal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation; its presence indicates a processed product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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: 4199716
More from this brand: Quaker products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , nuts
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