Is Disney Frozen II Cereal Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
Kellogg's's Disney Frozen II Cereal 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, Caramelized Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and caramelized sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavor and colorant indicates some artificial processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar and caramelized sugar 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 whole grain oats, which provide dietary fiber and contribute to a balanced diet.
- Includes antioxidants like alpha-tocopherol, which can help protect the product from oxidation.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar and caramelized sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- The use of a colorant (annatto) suggests artificial processing, which may not align with clean eating preferences.
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 Rice Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour serves as a primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the cereal. It is a gluten-free option but may lack some nutrients found in whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farines de céréales(Riz{54%})
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Is Whole Oat Flour safe in this cereal?
Good
Whole Oat Flour is used here as base. Whole oat flour is a nutritious ingredient that adds fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall quality of the cereal.
Role in formula: base
Original: AVOINE complète{28%}
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Is Corn Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour adds texture and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same nutritional benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maïs{5%}
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Is Sugar safe in this cereal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content of the cereal, which raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Corn Fiber safe in this cereal?
Medium
Corn Fiber is used here as fiber. Corn fiber is included to enhance fiber content, which can aid digestion but is a processed ingredient that may not offer the same benefits as whole food sources.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: Fibre de maïs
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this cereal?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is used to fortify the cereal with calcium, which is important for bone health, but it is a synthetic source of calcium.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: Carbonate de calcium
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this cereal?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar adds flavor and color but is a form of processed sugar that contributes to the overall sugar content and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Caramelised Sugar
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Is Salt safe in this cereal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, but excessive salt intake can be a concern, especially in children's products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sel
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this cereal?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising questions about its source and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Arôme naturel
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Is Annatto safe in this cereal?
Medium
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural colorant derived from the achiote tree, used to give the cereal a more appealing color, but it indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colorant(Rocou)
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Is Ascorbyl Palmitate safe in this cereal?
Medium
Ascorbyl Palmitate is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbyl palmitate is an antioxidant that helps preserve freshness but is a synthetic derivative of vitamin C, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxydant(Palmitate d'ascorbyle)
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Is Alpha Tocopherol safe in this cereal?
Good
Alpha Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Alpha-tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, contributing positively to the product's quality and shelf life.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Alpha-tocophérol
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: 3947433
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