Kellogg's Corn Flakes Original — TREAT

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

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

Refined corn stripped of its bran and germ, with sugar as the second ingredient and synthetic vitamins sprayed back on. The 'high in iron and vitamins' story is fortification covering for a nutrient-poor base.

Why this verdict

Refined corn grits, with the fiber and germ milled out
Sugar is the second ingredient
Contains BHA (INS 320), a synthetic antioxidant flagged as a possible carcinogen
Spikes blood sugar fast; vitamins are added back, not natural

Ingredients (6)

Corn grits (87.7%) (moderate) — Refined corn with the bran and germ removed, so most fiber and nutrients are gone; digests fast and raises blood sugar quickly.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
Cereal Extract (malt) (moderate) — Malt extract used for flavor and color; another source of fast sugars.
Iodized Salt (safe) — Common salt; iodine is a plus in small amounts.
Vitamins & Minerals (added) (safe) — Fortification — B vitamins and iron; a real but modest plus.
Antioxidant (INS 320 / BHA) (concerning) — BHA is a synthetic preservative flagged for safety concerns

Healthier alternatives

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