Big Y, Bran Flakes
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
19 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWHOLE WHEAT, WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, SALT, MALT EXTRACT. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), CALCIUM (CALCIUM CARBONATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN E (ACETATE), ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN B1, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B2, BHT ADDED TO PACKAGING TO HELP PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Big Y, Bran Flakes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Bht Added To Packaging To Help Preserve Freshness.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malt Extract. Vitamins And Minerals: Iron (Ferric Orthophosphate), Calcium (Calcium Carbonate), Zinc (Zinc Oxide).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin A (Palmitate), Vitamin E (Acetate), Niacinamide, and 6 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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