Yellow Corn Meal
by Pepsico
Basic degerminated corn meal fortified with synthetic B vitamins. The degermination process removes fiber and nutrients, requiring artificial fortification to meet nutritional standards.
- Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal – controversial · Corn with germ and bran removed, eliminating fiber, healthy fats, and natural B vitamins that must be added back synthetically.
- Niacin – beneficial · Synthetic B3 vitamin added to replace nutrients lost during degermination process, essential for energy metabolism.
- Reduced Iron – safe · Elemental iron fortification to prevent iron deficiency, though less bioavailable than naturally occurring iron.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – safe · Synthetic B1 vitamin replacement for naturally occurring thiamin removed during processing.
- Riboflavin – safe · Synthetic B2 vitamin added to restore nutrients lost in degermination, important for cellular energy.
- Folic Acid – safe · Synthetic folate added for neural tube defect prevention, though natural folate is preferable.
Simple ingredient list
No artificial additives
Fortified with essential B vitamins
Versatile cooking ingredient
Degerminated removes natural fiber and nutrients
Requires synthetic vitamin fortification
Less nutritious than whole grain corn meal
Potential pesticide residues from conventional farming
About This Analysis
This health analysis for Yellow Corn Meal was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
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