Frosted Corn Puffs

by General Mills

This is a heavily processed breakfast cereal with multiple forms of sugar comprising roughly 25% of the product. The synthetic vitamin fortification cannot offset the metabolic damage from the sugar load and ultra-processing.

• Whole Grain Corn – beneficial · Good source of fiber and B vitamins, though processing reduces nutritional value significantly.
• Sugar – dangerous · Refined white sugar that spikes blood glucose and contributes to metabolic dysfunction when consumed regularly.
• Corn Meal – safe · Ground corn that adds texture but provides minimal nutrition after processing.
• Corn Syrup – dangerous · Concentrated glucose syrup that rapidly elevates blood sugar and insulin levels.
• Cocoa Processed With Alkali – controversial · Alkali processing reduces beneficial flavonoids but creates chocolate flavor and dark color.
• Canola Oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that may promote inflammation.
• Fructose – dangerous · Concentrated fruit sugar that bypasses glucose regulation and directly contributes to fatty liver.
• Salt – safe · Sodium chloride for taste enhancement at reasonable levels in this product.
• Caramel Color – controversial · Manufacturing process creates 4-MEI, a potential carcinogen classified by California as harmful.
• Refiner's Syrup – dangerous · Another form of sugar that adds to the total glycemic load of the product.
• Baking Soda – safe · Sodium bicarbonate used as a leavening agent with no health concerns.
• Natural Flavor – controversial · Proprietary flavor compounds that may include processed ingredients not disclosed on label.
• Tricalcium Phosphate – safe · Calcium supplement that helps meet daily mineral requirements.
• Calcium Carbonate – safe · Additional calcium fortification for bone health support.
• Zinc – beneficial · Essential mineral for immune function and wound healing.
• Iron – beneficial · Critical mineral for oxygen transport and energy production.
• Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate) – beneficial · Antioxidant vitamin essential for immune function and collagen synthesis.
• Niacinamide – beneficial · Vitamin B3 important for cellular energy production and DNA repair.
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) – beneficial · B vitamin crucial for neurotransmitter synthesis and protein metabolism.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – beneficial · B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and cellular function.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin Mononitrate) – beneficial · B vitamin necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
• Vitamin A (Palmitate) – beneficial · Fat-soluble vitamin important for vision, immune function, and cellular growth.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · B vitamin essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.
• Vitamin B12 – beneficial · B vitamin crucial for neurological function and red blood cell production.
• Vitamin D3 – beneficial · Essential vitamin for bone health, immune function, and calcium absorption.

Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals

Contains some whole grain corn

Good source of iron and B vitamins

25% sugar content from multiple sources

Ultra-processed with minimal nutritional value

Contains potentially carcinogenic caramel color

High glycemic impact disrupts metabolism

Inflammatory seed oil inclusion