Kellogg's Corn Flakes Original — ENGINEERED

Name: Kellogg's Corn Flakes Original
Brand: Kellogg's

Munch or Dump rates Kellogg's Corn Flakes Original by Kellogg's ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

Refined, degermed corn stripped of fiber, sweetened twice and dosed with a synthetic preservative, then fortified with vitamins so it reads as nutritious. It spikes blood sugar fast.

Why this verdict

Refined, degermed corn (87.7%) — fiber stripped out, blood sugar spikes fast
Two added sweeteners: sugar plus malt extract
INS320 (BHA) — synthetic antioxidant flagged as a possible carcinogen
Vitamins and iron are sprayed-on fortification, not real nutrition
Engineered to look wholesome while behaving like fast sugar

Ingredients (6)

Corn grits (87.7%) (moderate) — Refined, de-germed corn with fiber and most micronutrients stripped; digests fast and raises blood sugar quickly.
Sugar (concerning) — Added refined sugar, listed high - spikes blood sugar with no nutrition.
Malt Extract (moderate) — Adds more sugars and browning to the breadsticks.
Iodized Salt (safe) — Standard salt with added iodine; fine in moderation.
Vitamins (added) (safe) — Synthetic fortification — real micronutrients, but sprayed on to a refined base rather than naturally present.
INS320 (BHA) (concerning) — Butylated hydroxyanisole, a synthetic preservative classified as a possible human carcinogen and banned or restricted in some regions.

Healthier alternatives

Mesa Sunrise Gluten Free Cereal Flakes