Quaker Corn Bran Crunch Cereal

by Pepsico

A processed breakfast cereal with moderate sugar content and added vitamins. While it contains some whole grains and fiber, the second ingredient is sugar and it's heavily fortified with synthetic nutrients.

• Corn flour – controversial · Refined corn flour lacks fiber and nutrients of whole corn, contributing to blood sugar spikes and providing empty calories.
• Sugar – controversial · Added sugar as the second ingredient increases calorie density and contributes to blood sugar instability and potential metabolic issues.
• Oat hull fiber – beneficial · Insoluble fiber that supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar, though it's essentially processed oat waste.
• Whole grain oat flour – beneficial · Retains the bran, germ, and endosperm providing fiber, protein, and nutrients that support heart health.
• Coconut oil – safe · Saturated fat that's stable for processing and adds texture, though high in saturated fat content.
• Salt – safe · Essential mineral used for flavor enhancement in appropriate amounts for cereal.
• Sodium bicarbonate – safe · Baking soda used as a leavening agent to create texture, generally recognized as safe.
• Calcium carbonate – safe · Calcium supplement that fortifies the cereal with essential mineral for bone health.
• Reduced iron – safe · Iron fortification to prevent deficiency, though synthetic form may not be as bioavailable as natural sources.
• Niacinamide – safe · Vitamin B3 fortification essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
• Zinc oxide – safe · Zinc fortification important for immune function and wound healing.
• Thiamin mononitrate – safe · Synthetic form of vitamin B1 essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
• Riboflavin – safe · Vitamin B2 important for energy production and cellular function.
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride – safe · Synthetic form of vitamin B6 essential for protein metabolism and brain function.
• Folic acid – safe · Synthetic form of folate important for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.

Contains whole grain oat flour

Good source of fiber

Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals

No artificial preservatives

Sugar as second ingredient

Refined corn flour base

Highly processed with synthetic nutrients

Potential glyphosate residue concerns