corn flakes
58
Nutrition Score
Moderate

corn flakes

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
84
Hazard Score
Healthy
52
Mirella Index
Everyday
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Corn Flour
Cornflour  ·  No known concerns
Finely ground flour milled from whole corn kernels, used in breads, tortillas, and batters.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Barley Malt
Malt  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Barley grain sprouted and dried to make a natural sweetener and flavoring. Used in bread, beer, and breakfast cereals; contains gluten.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
Palm Oil
Palm-Oil  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, EFSA
Widely used vegetable fat. High in saturated fats; linked to cardiovascular risk. Environmental concerns.
Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium)
E450  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Water-binding stabilizers heavily used in industrial minced meat and sausages to artificially add weight. High intake may impair calcium absorption.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
PantAcid  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
VitB6  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and brain development, added to fortify cereals and supplements.
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
FolicAcid  ·  No known concerns
Synthetic form of vitamin B9, added to fortify flour and cereals. Important for cell growth and preventing birth defects.
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
VitB12  ·  No known concerns
Essential B-vitamin for nervous system and blood cells. Fortified in plant-based foods.
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Niacin  ·  No known concerns
Essential B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, added to fortify flour and cereals.
Iron (Ferrous Sulphate)
IronFort  ·  No known concerns
Mineral fortification added to cereals and flour. Essential nutrient; safe at normal levels.
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