Fruit Rings Multi-Grain Cereal

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Fruit Rings Multi-Grain Cereal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Orange, Lemon, Cherry, Blueberry, Raspberry, Lime And Other Natural Flavors)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Fruit Rings Multi-Grain Cereal's 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.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dicalcium Phosphate, Bht (Preservative). Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Zinc Oxide, Reduced Iron.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Niacinamide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, and 4 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.