Frosted Mini Wheats Original — ENGINEERED

Name: Frosted Mini Wheats Original
Brand: Kellogg's

Munch or Dump rates Frosted Mini Wheats Original by Kellogg's ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

A whole-wheat biscuit that's really a sugar-delivery vehicle: 12g added sugar per serving from two sweetener sources plus BHT, a synthetic preservative.

Why this verdict

Sugar is the #2 ingredient, coating an otherwise plain wheat biscuit
Two added sweeteners: refined sugar plus brown rice syrup
12g added sugar per serving (24% of your daily limit)
Contains BHT, a synthetic preservative under FDA review
NOVA 4 ultra-processed despite the whole-grain marketing

Ingredients (7)

Whole Grain Wheat (safe) — Genuine whole grain with fiber and B vitamins, the best thing in the box.
Sugar (moderate) — Added refined sugar; spikes blood sugar and turns a milky base into a dessert.
brown rice syrup (concerning) — A fourth added sugar — high-glycemic refined syrup.
gelatin (safe) — Animal-derived protein used to bind and shape the mint. Neutral for health, but makes the product non-vegetarian.
BHT (concerning) — Synthetic antioxidant preservative for shelf life, restricted in parts of the EU and Japan.
reduced iron (safe) — Added iron fortification.
folic acid (safe) — Synthetic B vitamin fortification.

Healthier alternatives

Cascadian Farm Organic Blueberry Almond Crunch Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Mesa Sunrise Gluten Free Cereal Flakes
Cheerios