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Is Rice Krispies Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kellogg's

This page reviews Rice Krispies by Kellogg's as a cereal. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes sugars and canola lecithin, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of vitamins and minerals indicates some nutritional value.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugars and canola lecithin, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of vitamins and minerals indicates some nutritional value.

Main concern

Includes multiple sugars, which may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.

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 and minerals like iron phosphate and niacinamide, contributing to nutritional value.
  • Rice is a primary ingredient, providing a gluten-free base for the product.

Concerns

  • Includes multiple sugars, which may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.
  • Canola lecithin is a processed emulsifier, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this cereal 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: 3969440

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Frequently asked questions

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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: rice, salt, iron phosphate. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Includes multiple sugars, which may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content.; Canola lecithin is a processed emulsifier, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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 60 / 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.
Kellogg's — Rice Krispies has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
The composition includes sugars and canola lecithin, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of vitamins and minerals indicates some nutritional value. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains vitamins and minerals like iron phosphate and niacinamide, contributing to nutritional value.; Rice is a primary ingredient, providing a gluten-free base for the product.. See the Pros section above.
Kellogg's — Rice Krispies has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among cereal products. See the full breakdown above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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