Cereal with Marshmallows

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cereal with Marshmallows 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.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 with Marshmallows' 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, Marshmallows (Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Gelatin, Artificial Flavor, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Red 40).

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: Calcium Carbonate, Blue 1. Bht Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Ferric Orthophosphate (Source Of Iron), Zinc Oxide (Source Of Zinc), Calcium Pantothenate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Niacinamide, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.