Kellogg's Corn Flakes — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Kellogg's Corn Flakes by Kellogg's TREAT — score 45/90.

Refined corn stripped of its bran and germ, with added sugar and salt, then sprayed with synthetic vitamins to make it look nutritious. A fast-digesting, low-fiber carb that spikes blood sugar.

Why this verdict

• Refined maize with the bran and germ removed digests like a sugar spike
• Added sugar and salt for palatability, sugar is the #3 ingredient
• The 8 'vitamins and minerals' are synthetic fortification sprayed on, not real nutrition
• Very little fiber or protein, so it leaves you hungry fast
• Short, clean-ish list keeps it a TREAT rather than engineered junk

Ingredients (12)

• Maize (moderate) — Refined corn with bran and germ removed; a fast-digesting starch, not a whole grain.
• Barley Malt Extract (moderate) — A third sweetener that also contributes gluten and color.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Niacin (safe) — Added B3 vitamin.
• Iron (safe) — Fortification mineral, useful for blood and energy.
• vitamin B6 (safe) — Added B6, supports metabolism.
• Riboflavin (safe) — Added B2 vitamin.
• Thiamin (safe) — Added B1 vitamin.
• folic acid (safe) — Added folate.
• vitamin D (safe) — Fortification supporting bone health and calcium absorption.
• vitamin B12 (safe) — Added B12, useful for plant-based diets.

Healthier alternatives

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