Is Nutri Grain Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
Nutri Grain Original is a cereal from Kellogg's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Golden Syrup, Glucose Solids, Caramelised Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sugar, which raise quality concerns. However, natural antioxidants like tocopherols are present, contributing positively to the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
High sugar content from glucose syrup and caramelised 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 natural antioxidants like tocopherols, which help preserve freshness and quality.
- Includes whole wheat flour, providing some whole grain benefits.
- Natural colors from paprika and turmeric indicate a preference for less synthetic additives.
- The presence of vegetable oils with antioxidants suggests a focus on quality fats.
Concerns
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and caramelised sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes multiple processed ingredients like glucose solids and stabiliser 170, indicating a less clean composition.
- Milk solids and soy lecithin may pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
- The use of humectant glycerol suggests additional processing, which may affect overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This cereal may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Cereal Base safe in this cereal?
Medium
Cereal Base is used here as base. The cereal base consists of various flours and sugars, providing structure but also raising concerns due to the presence of refined sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cereal base (wheat flour, oat flour, maize flour, rice flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, vegetable fat, milk solids, glucose syrup, soy lecithin, 476, stabiliser 170, salt)
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Is Golden Syrup safe in this cereal?
Bad
Golden Syrup is used here as sweetener. Golden syrup is a refined sugar syrup that adds sweetness but contributes to high sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: golden syrup
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Is Glucose Solids safe in this cereal?
Bad
Glucose Solids is used here as sweetener. Glucose solids are a processed sugar source that increases sweetness and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose solids
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Is Wheat Sprout safe in this cereal?
Good
Wheat Sprout is used here as natural_extract. Wheat sprout is a natural ingredient that may provide some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: wheat sprout
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this cereal?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for texture and moisture but may raise concerns depending on the type and processing method.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (antioxidant [tocopherols])
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Is Molasses safe in this cereal?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and some minerals but is still a form of sugar, contributing to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Glycerol safe in this cereal?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol acts as a humectant to retain moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: humectant (glycerol)
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this cereal?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract adds flavor and sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this cereal?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as raising agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a common raising agent that helps with texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agent (sodium bicarbonate)
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Is Caramelised Sugar safe in this cereal?
Bad
Caramelised Sugar is used here as colorant. Caramelised sugar is an artificial colorant that adds sweetness and color but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramelised sugar
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Is Natural Flavour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Natural Flavour is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can encompass various substances, raising concerns about transparency in ingredient sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavour
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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 a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soy lecithin)
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Is Natural Colours safe in this cereal?
Good
Natural Colours is used here as colorant. Natural colors from paprika and turmeric are preferable to synthetic dyes, indicating a cleaner approach to coloring.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: natural colours (paprika, turmeric)
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Is Tocopherol Extract safe in this cereal?
Good
Tocopherol Extract is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol extract is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve the product's freshness and quality.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant (tocopherol extract)
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: 3459322
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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