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GOLD EMBLEM, CRUNCHY GRANOLA BARS, OATS & HONEY, OATS & HONEY

GOLD EMBLEM · 10/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Soy Lecithin Caution Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Brown Sugar Caution Refined sugar with molasses added back.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 10

ReasonPointsDetail
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Soy Lecithin -10 Hexane-extracted from soybeans unless labeled non-GMO/organic.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Brown Sugar -10 Refined sugar with molasses added back.

Ingredients

whole grain rolled oatsSugar (Refined)Canola Oilcrisp rice with soy proteinRice Floursoy protein concentrateSaltMolassesHoneySoy LecithinNatural FlavorBaking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)mixed tocopherols to retain freshnessMaple SyrupBrown SugarWheat Flour

Diets this fits

PescatarianDairy-free

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