Truelabel

Treats Bars Marshmallow

by General Mills

This is a heavily processed snack bar masquerading as a healthy breakfast option. Multiple forms of sugar, artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup, and industrial processing make this closer to candy than nutritious food.

  • Whole grain oats – beneficial · Provides fiber and some nutrients, though heavily processed in this application.
  • Sugar – controversial · Multiple instances throughout ingredient list contribute to high sugar load and blood sugar spikes.
  • High fructose corn syrup – dangerous · Linked to metabolic dysfunction, fatty liver disease, and increased inflammation compared to regular sugar.
  • Corn syrup – controversial · Highly processed sweetener that rapidly raises blood glucose levels.
  • Palm kernel oil – controversial · Highly saturated fat that may raise LDL cholesterol and has environmental concerns.
  • Red 40 – controversial · Artificial food dye linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic reactions.
  • Yellow 5 – controversial · Artificial color that may cause hyperactivity and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Yellow 6 – controversial · Artificial dye with potential links to behavioral issues and allergic reactions.
  • Blue 1 – controversial · Synthetic dye that may cause allergic reactions and has been banned in some countries.
  • Trisodium phosphate – controversial · Industrial chemical used as cleaner that can disrupt calcium absorption in large amounts.
  • Canola oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil that may contribute to inflammation when consumed regularly.
  • Artificial flavor – controversial · Synthetic compounds that may contain undisclosed chemicals and additives.
  • Modified corn starch – safe · Chemically altered starch used as thickener, generally recognized as safe.
  • Gelatin – safe · Animal-derived protein that provides structure and texture.
  • Soy lecithin – safe · Emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally safe but may be GMO.

Contains some whole grain oats

Fortified with vitamins and minerals

Uses mixed tocopherols as natural preservative

Six different sugar sources including HFCS

Four artificial food dyes including Red 40

Ultra-processed with multiple additives

Marketing disguises candy as healthy breakfast

High potential for blood sugar spikes