Is Star Wars Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
This page reviews Star Wars 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.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Cocoa powder is present but mixed with sugar, indicating a processed nature.
Main concern
High sugar content from both sugar and glucose syrup 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
- Cocoa powder provides a chocolate flavor, contributing to taste.
- Cinnamon adds a natural spice element, enhancing flavor profile.
Concerns
- High sugar content from both sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Processed ingredients like glucose syrup indicate a lack of whole food quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this cereal and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this cereal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture. However, it is a refined grain, which may lack some nutrients compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de _blé_
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Is Sugar safe in this cereal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about high sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this cereal?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and lack of nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this cereal?
Medium
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds chocolate flavor but is mixed with sugar, indicating a processed nature that may reduce its health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolat en poudre
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Is Salt safe in this cereal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is often added in excess in processed foods, which can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Cinnamon safe in this cereal?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as natural_extract. Cinnamon is a natural spice that adds flavor and may have some health benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cannelle
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Is Flavoring safe in this cereal?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme
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: 3947413
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Allergens detected: gluten
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