Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Cereal, Raisin Bran Clusters' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Crisp Oats (Rice Flour, Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Barley Malt Extract, Salt), Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar Syrup, and 3 more.

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: Tripotassium Phosphate, Zinc And Iron (Mineral Nutrients).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cinnamon. Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)And Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), A B Vitamin, Vitamin B6, and 3 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.