HONEY BUNCHES of OATS with ALMONDS

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Danger Score: 5 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: HONEY BUNCHES of OATS with ALMONDS contains 19 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Kids may have different tolerance levels.

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Ingredients Analysis (19 found)

BHT
⚠️5/10
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to preserve fats in foods. It has moderate safety concerns due to potential toxicity and limited data in children over 5 years.
Cancer - Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) has shown evidence of being a possible carcinogen in animal studies, with some regulatory agencies listing it as a possible human carcinogen.
Organ Risk - High doses of BHT have been linked to liver and kidney effects in animal studies, raising concerns about organ toxicity with repeated or high exposure.
Hormones - Some studies suggest BHT may have endocrine-disrupting properties, potentially interfering with hormone function.
Builds Up - BHT is a fat-soluble compound and can accumulate in body tissues over time with repeated exposure.
Long-Term Risk - Long-term exposure to BHT has been associated with chronic health effects in animal studies, though human data is limited.
Banned - BHT is banned or restricted in certain countries for use in food products due to safety concerns.
Confidence: HIGH
sugar
✅3/10
Sugar is generally safe in small amounts for a 5 year old but too much raises risk of cavities and weight gain
Confidence: HIGH
almonds
✅2/10
Almonds are generally safe for children over 5 years but may pose allergy risks. Likely included for flavor and nutrition in sweetened cereal.
No Known Risk - Almonds are generally considered safe for consumption by babies when introduced at the appropriate age and in a suitable form to prevent choking. There is no strong evidence linking almonds to any of the listed risks for the general baby population, except for those with nut allergies, which is a specific medical condition rather than a general risk. Therefore, no immediate health concerns are found based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
corn syrup
✅2/10
Jarabe de Maíz is corn syrup, a common sweetener in foods. It is generally safe for children over 5 but should be limited due to sugar content.
Confidence: HIGH
salt
✅2/10
Salt is generally safe in small amounts for children over 5 years and is likely used for flavor enhancement in sweetened cereal.
Confidence: HIGH
barley malt extract
✅1/10
Barley Malt Extract is generally safe for children over 5 years as a flavoring or sweetener in foods. It may contain gluten so caution if gluten sensitivity exists.
No Known Risk - Barley malt extract is generally recognized as safe for consumption in infants and children, except for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. There is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks for the general population.
Confidence: HIGH
canola oil
✅1/10
Organic expeller pressed canola oil is a common safe cooking oil with low saturated fat and is generally safe for children over 5 years in food products.
No Known Risk - Canola oil is widely used in infant formulas and baby foods and is considered safe for consumption by babies. There is no strong scientific evidence linking canola oil to any of the listed risks when used as a food ingredient for infants. Regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EFSA have not identified canola oil as a risk for babies.
Confidence: HIGH
cinnamon
✅1/10
Organic ground cinnamon is generally safe for children over 5 years in food small amounts add flavor
Confidence: HIGH
malt flavor
✅1/10
Malt flavor is generally safe as a flavoring agent for children over 5 years in food products with no known toxicity concerns.
No Known Risk - Malt flavor is generally recognized as safe for consumption, with no evidence linking it to specific health risks for babies based on current research. It is not associated with allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or other listed risks in healthy infants, except in rare cases of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, which are not common in the general population.
Confidence: HIGH
rice
✅1/10
Rice is very safe for children over 5 years and commonly used in baby foods and formulas as a carbohydrate source.
No Known Risk - Rice is widely used as a first food for babies and is generally considered safe when cooked and served appropriately. There are no immediate health concerns or established risks associated with rice itself for babies based on current research, aside from rare allergies. However, concerns about arsenic in rice are not directly related to the rice ingredient itself but to environmental contamination, so the ingredient rice alone does not warrant a risk label.
Confidence: HIGH
soybean oil
✅1/10
Soybean oil is commonly used in baby foods and formulas as a safe fat source for children over 5 years old with no significant safety concerns.
No Known Risk - Soybean oil is widely used in infant formulas and baby foods, and current research does not show immediate health concerns or specific risks for babies when consumed in typical amounts. There is no strong evidence linking it to the listed risks for infants.
Confidence: HIGH
vitamin D3
✅1/10
Vitamin D3 is very safe for children over 5 years and commonly added to cereals for bone health and immune support.
No Known Risk - Vitamin D3 is considered safe for babies when used at recommended dietary levels. There is no strong evidence linking it to the listed risks when used appropriately. Toxicity is only a concern at extremely high doses, which is not typical for normal use in baby products.
Confidence: HIGH
vitamin A
✅1/10
Vitamin A is essential for growth and vision in children over 5 years and is safe at recommended levels in baby food like sweetened cereal.
Confidence: HIGH
vitamin B6
✅1/10
Vitamin B6 pyridoxine hydrochloride is safe for children over 5 years when used within recommended limits and is added for nutritional support
No Known Risk - Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is a form of vitamin B6 commonly used in infant formulas and supplements. It is considered safe at recommended dosages, with no evidence of harm or negative health effects in babies when used appropriately. There are no established links to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other risks listed above at normal exposure levels.
Confidence: HIGH
whole grain oats
✅1/10
Whole Grain Oats are commonly used in baby foods and cereals for 5 plus years old and are very safe with no significant concerns.
Confidence: HIGH
honey
✅0/10
Organic honey is safe for children over 1 year old including 5 plus years. It is commonly used as a natural sweetener in baby foods and supplements.
Confidence: HIGH
vitamin B2
✅0/10
Riboflavin is vitamin B2 essential for growth and energy metabolism. It is safe and commonly added to baby foods and cereals for children 5 years and older.
No Known Risk - Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is an essential nutrient with no evidence of harm or negative health effects in babies when consumed at recommended levels. It is not linked to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, cancer, or any other risk labels listed. Therefore, it is considered safe for baby consumption based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
wheat flour
✅0/10
Wheat flour is safe for children over 5 years unless allergic commonly used in baked goods and cereals
No Known Risk - Wheat flour is widely used as a food ingredient for babies and children, and there is no strong evidence linking it to any of the listed risks for the general population. The only exception would be for babies with wheat allergy or celiac disease, but for the general population, it is considered safe based on current research.
Confidence: HIGH
whole grain corn
✅0/10
Whole Grain Corn is safe for children over 5 years as a common food ingredient providing fiber and nutrients with no significant safety concerns.
No Known Risk - Whole grain corn is widely used as a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe for babies and children when prepared and served appropriately. There is no credible scientific evidence linking whole grain corn to any of the listed health risks in healthy infants or children.
Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About HONEY BUNCHES of OATS with ALMONDS

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Use caution with HONEY BUNCHES of OATS with ALMONDS for 5+ year old children. Some ingredients may pose concerns.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 19 ingredients in HONEY BUNCHES of OATS with ALMONDS. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

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