Breakfast Kit Multigrain Cheerios

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Breakfast Kit Multigrain Cheerios scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): 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 Breakfast Kit Multigrain Cheerios' 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, Brown Sugar Syrup, Invert 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: Tripotassium Phosphate, Iron And Zinc (Mineral Nutrients).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Caramel Color And Annatto Extract). Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols)Added To Preserve Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, A B Vitamin, Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin B6, and 6 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening (Palm Oil, Canola Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.