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Is Rice Krispies Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kellogg's

This page reviews Rice Krispies by Kellogg's as a snack. 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, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sweetened condensed skimmed milk, raising quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and multiple sugars further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and sweetened condensed milk 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 vitamins such as niacin and vitamin D, which can contribute to nutritional value.
  • Includes toasted rice cereal, providing a base of whole grains.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and sweetened condensed milk raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
  • Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns and health issues.

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 snack and why it matters.

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: 3953694

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Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Kellogg's — Rice Krispies has a Zerotox score of 55 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Kellogg's — Rice Krispies has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kellogg's — Rice Krispies has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kellogg's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Main concerns for this product: High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and sweetened condensed milk raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns and health issues.. See the full list above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and sweetened condensed skimmed milk, raising quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and multiple sugars further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: High sugar content from multiple sources like glucose syrup and sweetened condensed milk raises concerns about excessive sweetness.; Contains palm oil, which is associated with environmental concerns and health issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Zerotox gives Kellogg's — Rice Krispies a safety score of 55 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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