Is Crunchy Muesli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
First Price
First Price's Crunchy Muesli is reviewed here as a cereal. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Salt.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of puffed balls and cornflakes indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugars and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Contains oats (59%), a whole grain that provides fiber and essential nutrients.
- Includes freeze-dried strawberries (1%), adding a natural fruit component.
- Rapsolie (rapeseed oil) is a source of unsaturated fats, which are generally considered healthier.
- Cornflakes provide a crunchy texture and are made from corn, a common cereal grain.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugars and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Puffed balls contain wheat flour and corn starch, indicating processing that may reduce nutritional value.
- Cornflakes contain added salt, which can contribute to sodium intake concerns.
- Rapsolie is a refined oil, which may not be as beneficial as less processed oils.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this cereal, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Oat Flakes safe in this cereal?
Good
Oat Flakes is used here as base. Oat flakes are a whole grain providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: havreflager
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this cereal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a source of unsaturated fats, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolie
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Is Sugar safe in this cereal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to high sugar content, which raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this cereal?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Puffed Balls safe in this cereal?
Medium
Puffed Balls is used here as base. Puffed balls contain wheat flour and corn starch, indicating processing that may reduce overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: puffede kugler (hvedemel, majsmel, sukker majsstivelse)
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Is Coconut Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Coconut Flour is used here as base. Coconut flour is a gluten-free alternative that adds fiber but is also processed, which may affect its nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosmel
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Is Cornflakes safe in this cereal?
Medium
Cornflakes is used here as base. Cornflakes are made from corn and contain added sugar and salt, contributing to the overall sugar and sodium content.
Role in formula: base
Original: cornflakes (majs, sukker, salt, bygmaltekstrakt)
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Is Rice Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free ingredient but is processed, which may limit its nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rismel
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Is Freeze Dried Strawberries safe in this cereal?
Good
Freeze Dried Strawberries is used here as natural_extract. Freeze-dried strawberries provide a natural fruit component, adding flavor and some nutrients.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: frysetørrede jordbær
Read the full ingredient profile for Freeze Dried Strawberries
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Is Salt safe in this cereal?
Bad
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor but contributes to sodium intake, which can be a concern in high amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 4055842
More from this brand: First Price products in Zerotox
Similar products: cereal in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat
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