Kellogg's Apple Jacks Cereal Marshmallow 9.4oz
The processing score reflects 40 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
34 listed · 8 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN FLOUR BLEND (WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR), WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, DEXTROSE, VEGETABLE OIL (HYDROGENATED COCONUT, SOYBEAN AND/OR COTTONSEED, CANOLA), OAT FIBER, SALT, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, GELATIN, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED APPLES, CORNSTARCH, CINNAMON, YELLOW 6, BAKING SODA, TURMERIC EXTRACT COLOR, RED 40, BLUE 1, BHT FOR FRESHNESS. VITAMINS AND MINERALS: VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE AND ASCORBIC ACID), NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B2, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B1, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kellogg's Apple Jacks Cereal Marshmallow 9.4oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch, Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Kellogg's Apple Jacks Cereal Marshmallow 9.4oz'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, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Coconut, Soybean And/Or Cottonseed, Canola).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bht For Freshness. Vitamins And Minerals: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate And Ascorbic Acid), Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and 5 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Cheerios vs Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies vs Corn Flakes, and Special K vs Cheerios comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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