Quaker Corn Crunch Cereal

by Pepsico

A moderately processed breakfast cereal with sugar as the second ingredient and artificial vitamin fortification. While it avoids the worst additives and uses coconut oil instead of seed oils, the high sugar content and ultra-processing make it a mediocre choice for regular consumption.

• CORN FLOUR – controversial · Refined corn flour lacks fiber and nutrients of whole corn, causing rapid blood sugar spikes.
• SUGAR – dangerous · Second ingredient by weight, contributing to metabolic dysfunction and inflammation when consumed regularly.
• OAT HULL FIBER – beneficial · Adds beneficial fiber content, though in relatively small amounts compared to sugar and corn flour.
• WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR – safe · Provides some nutrients and fiber, though appears lower on ingredient list than sugar.
• COCONUT OIL – safe · Stable saturated fat that avoids the inflammatory effects of seed oils commonly used in cereals.
• SALT – safe · Standard flavoring agent in moderate amounts for cereal products.
• SODIUM BICARBONATE – safe · Common leavening agent with no known health concerns at typical consumption levels.
• CALCIUM CARBONATE – safe · Mineral supplement providing calcium fortification to improve nutritional profile.
• REDUCED IRON – safe · Iron fortification to prevent deficiency, though synthetic form has lower bioavailability.
• NIACINAMIDE – safe · Vitamin B3 fortification essential for energy metabolism and cellular function.
• ZINC OXIDE – safe · Mineral fortification providing zinc for immune function and wound healing.
• THIAMIN MONONITRATE – safe · Vitamin B1 fortification essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.
• RIBOFLAVIN – safe · Vitamin B2 fortification important for energy production and cellular growth.
• PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE – safe · Vitamin B6 fortification crucial for protein metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis.
• FOLIC ACID – safe · Synthetic form of folate required for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.

No seed oils used

Fortified with B vitamins and minerals

Contains some fiber from oat hull

Sugar is second ingredient

Ultra-processed with refined corn flour

May contain glyphosate residues

Low fiber content relative to sugar