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Is Special K Red Berries Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kellogg's

Kellogg's's Special K Red Berries 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, Malt Flavor.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes whole grain wheat and freeze-dried strawberries, but also contains sugar and brown sugar syrup, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about overall healthiness.

Main concern

Sugar and brown sugar syrup are significant sources of added sugars, which can raise health concerns.

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

  • Whole grain wheat provides dietary fiber, contributing positively to digestive health.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries add natural fruit flavor and some vitamins, enhancing the product's appeal.

Concerns

  • Sugar and brown sugar syrup are significant sources of added sugars, which can raise health concerns.
  • Presence of malt flavor, a processed ingredient, may indicate artificial flavoring, affecting overall quality.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this cereal, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4005081

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Frequently asked questions

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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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Our analysis notes: Whole grain wheat provides dietary fiber, contributing positively to digestive health.; Freeze-dried strawberries add natural fruit flavor and some vitamins, enhancing the product's appeal.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes whole grain wheat and freeze-dried strawberries, but also contains sugar and brown sugar syrup, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about overall healthiness. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole grain wheat, freeze-dried strawberries, wheat bran. See the Ingredients section above.
Kellogg's — Special K Red Berries 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 — Special K Red Berries has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among cereal products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
This product is flagged for: Sugar and brown sugar syrup are significant sources of added sugars, which can raise health concerns.; Presence of malt flavor, a processed ingredient, may indicate artificial flavoring, affecting overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Kellogg's — Special K Red Berries 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.

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