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What’s in it

• AOat BlendA blend of rolled oats, oat flour, and oat fiber. Oats are a minimally processed whole grain and oat fiber is a benign fiber ingredient, so this is generally safe for children.PubMed · NIH
• CTapioca SyrupA refined starch syrup used as a sweetener. It mainly adds sugar without meaningful nutrients, so it is less favorable for children.PubMed · NIH
• BFig PasteMade from figs that have been pureed or pressed into a paste. This is a relatively minimally processed fruit ingredient, though it still contributes natural sugars.PubMed · NIH
• BHigh Oleic Sunflower OilA refined vegetable oil that is high in monounsaturated fat. It is generally considered a benign food ingredient, though it is more processed than whole foods.PubMed · NIH
• CCane SugarA refined added sugar. It is safe in the regulatory sense but provides calories without nutrients and should be limited for children.PubMed · NIH
• CCane SyrupA sugar syrup made from cane and used as an added sweetener. It is a refined sugar ingredient with little nutritional value, so it should be limited for children.PubMed · NIH
• BUnsweetened ChocolateCocoa solids made from fermented, roasted cacao beans with no added sugar. Generally safe for children, though it naturally contains small amounts of caffeine and theobromine.PubMed · NIH
• CNatural FlavorsA broad label for flavoring compounds from plant or animal sources, with the exact composition not disclosed. Usually allowed by FDA, but the lack of transparency means child-specific safety data are limited.PubMed · NIH
• BCocoa ButterThe natural fat extracted from cocoa beans, typically a minimally processed ingredient. It is generally considered safe for children.PubMed · NIH
• BBaking SodaSodium bicarbonate, a common leavening agent and acidity regulator. It is generally safe in food amounts, though excessive sodium can matter for children if a product contains a lot of it.PubMed · NIH
• BSea SaltSalt used for flavoring and preservation. It is safe in normal food amounts, but children should not get too much sodium overall.PubMed · NIH
• CSoy LecithinA refined emulsifier made from soy that helps keep ingredients mixed. It is widely permitted and generally safe, but it is a processed additive with limited direct child-specific concerns.PubMed · NIH
• AVanilla ExtractA flavor extract made from vanilla beans, usually in alcohol and water. It is generally safe for children in the small amounts used in foods.PubMed · NIH