Is Demogorgon Crunch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
This page reviews Demogorgon Crunch by Kellogg's as a cereal. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Marshmallow, Corn Syrup.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including artificial flavors and colors, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like sugar and corn syrup contribute to a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Presence of multiple artificial flavors and colors, indicating a highly processed 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
- Contains whole wheat flour and whole grain oat flour, providing some whole grain benefits.
- Includes honey and molasses, which are natural sweeteners compared to refined sugars.
Concerns
- Presence of multiple artificial flavors and colors, indicating a highly processed product.
- High sugar content from ingredients like corn syrup and sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Wheat Flour safe in this cereal?
Good
Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient, providing fiber and nutrients associated with whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole wheat flour
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Is Sugar safe in this cereal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness and calorie content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Whole Grain Oat Flour safe in this cereal?
Good
Whole Grain Oat Flour is used here as base. Whole grain oat flour adds fiber and nutrients, supporting a more nutritious profile compared to refined flours.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole grain oat flour
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Is Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal safe in this cereal?
Medium
Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal is used here as base. Degerminated corn meal is processed, which may reduce its nutritional value compared to whole corn products.
Role in formula: base
Original: degerminated yellow corn meal
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Is Marshmallow safe in this cereal?
Bad
Marshmallow is used here as sweetener. Marshmallow contains sugar and corn syrup, contributing to high sugar content and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: marshmallow (sugar, corn syrup, water, gelatin, natural and artificial flavor)
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this cereal?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content without nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Canola Oil safe in this cereal?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and potential trans fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this cereal?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is a processed ingredient that may lack the nutritional benefits of whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat starch
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this cereal?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content without nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup solids
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Is Dextrose safe in this cereal?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that contributes to the sweetness and raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavor safe in this cereal?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. The inclusion of both natural and artificial flavors raises concerns about the quality and processing of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural and artificial flavor
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavor
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Is Salt safe in this cereal?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to sodium intake, which should be monitored.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Honey safe in this cereal?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that provides some antioxidants and may be a better alternative to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Molasses safe in this cereal?
Good
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses is a natural sweetener that contains some vitamins and minerals, adding nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Caramel Color safe in this cereal?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this cereal?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is often derived from processed soy.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Baking Soda safe in this cereal?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Gelatin safe in this cereal?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as thickener. Gelatin is a processed ingredient derived from animal sources, raising concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gelatin
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Is Annatto Extract Color safe in this cereal?
Medium
Annatto Extract Color is used here as colorant. Annatto extract is a natural colorant but may still raise concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatto extract color
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Is Turmeric Extract Color safe in this cereal?
Good
Turmeric Extract Color is used here as colorant. Turmeric extract is a natural colorant that provides some health benefits and is less processed.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: turmeric extract color
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Is Citric Acid safe in this cereal?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this cereal?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as buffer. Calcium carbonate is used as a calcium source but is a synthetic compound that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this cereal?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor can be derived from various sources, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Vitamins And Minerals safe in this cereal?
Medium
Vitamins And Minerals is used here as fortifier. Vitamins and minerals are added for nutritional enhancement but may not compensate for the overall quality issues.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamins and minerals (iron, niacinamide, zinc oxide, vitamin B1 [thiamin hydrochloride], calcium pantothenate, vitamin B6 [pyridoxine hydrochloride], folic acid)
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: 3180868
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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