Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Cherry

What’s in it

• AWhole Grain OatsA minimally processed whole grain that keeps its bran and germ. It is generally considered a safe staple for children and provides fiber and nutrients.PubMed · NIH
• CEnriched FlourA refined wheat flour with vitamins and minerals added back after processing. It is common and permitted, but it is still a refined grain rather than a whole grain.PubMed · NIH
• CWheat FlourThis is refined flour, meaning the bran and germ have been removed during milling. Refined grains are common and allowed, but they are less nutrient-dense than whole grains.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinA vitamin added for fortification. Added vitamins are considered safe and are commonly used to improve nutritional quality.PubMed · NIH
• AReduced IronAn added mineral used for fortification. Fortified minerals are generally safe at the amounts allowed in foods and help prevent deficiency.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B1A B vitamin added for fortification. Added vitamins are generally safe and supported by public-health nutrition guidance.PubMed · NIH
• AThiamin MononitrateA stable form of vitamin B1 used to fortify foods. Fortified vitamins are generally considered safe for children.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B2A B vitamin added for fortification. Added vitamins are generally safe and commonly used in enriched grain products.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavinThe chemical name for vitamin B2, commonly added to fortified foods. It is generally safe and used to replace nutrients lost in refining.PubMed · NIH
• AFolic AcidA synthetic form of folate used in food fortification. Fortification is widely recommended and considered safe at regulated levels.PubMed · NIH
• AWhole Wheat FlourA whole grain flour that includes the bran, germ, and endosperm. It is generally a safe, nutrient-dense grain ingredient for children.PubMed · NIH
• CVegetable OilA refined oil blend made from high oleic soybean, soybean, and/or canola oil. These oils are widely used and permitted, but they are processed ingredients rather than whole foods.PubMed · NIH
• CSoluble Corn FiberA processed corn-derived fiber added for texture and fiber content. It is generally considered safe, though it is not a whole-food ingredient and child-specific safety concerns are limited.PubMed · NIH
• CSugarAdded cane or beet sugar, a refined sweetener. It is permitted and common, but provides calories without meaningful nutrients and is best limited in children.PubMed · NIH
• CDextroseA refined simple sugar, typically derived from corn. It is a standard added sweetener with no major child-specific safety concerns beyond excess added sugar intake.PubMed · NIH
• CFructoseA simple sugar used as a sweetener, often derived from plant sources such as corn or fruit. It is generally safe as an ingredient, but it is still an added sugar that should be limited for children.PubMed · NIH
• ACalcium CarbonateA common calcium source used for fortification or acidity control. It is considered safe and is a routine nutrient addition rather than a concern.PubMed · NIH
• AWheyA milk-derived protein and dairy ingredient. It is a minimally concerning food ingredient, though it is unsuitable for children with milk allergy or lactose sensitivity depending on the product form.PubMed · NIH
• AWheat BranA minimally processed outer layer of wheat grain that is high in fiber. Generally safe for children, though it can be hard to digest in very large amounts.PubMed · NIH
• BSaltA common mineral ingredient used for flavor and preservation. Safe in small amounts, but higher intake can add unnecessary sodium for children.PubMed · NIH
• CCelluloseA purified plant fiber used as a bulking or texturizing agent. It is generally considered safe, but it is a processed additive rather than a whole food.PubMed · NIH
• APotassium BicarbonateA mineral salt used as a leavening or acidity-regulating agent. It is widely permitted and generally safe at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• CNatural And Artificial FlavorA catch-all flavoring term that can include many different substances. Safety is usually acceptable at approved levels, but the exact mixture is not disclosed, so child-specific risk is harder to assess.PubMed · NIH
• CMono - And DiglyceridesAn emulsifier used to help mix fat and water. It is commonly permitted and generally safe, but it is a refined additive rather than a whole food.PubMed · NIH
• BSoy LecithinA lecithin emulsifier commonly derived from soy. It is generally recognized as safe, though it may be an issue for children with soy allergy.PubMed · NIH
• AWheat GlutenThe main protein from wheat, used to add structure. It is generally safe for most children, but not appropriate for children with celiac disease or wheat allergy.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinamideA fortified form of vitamin B3 added to foods. It is generally recognized as safe and is commonly used to help meet children’s nutrient needs.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin A PalmitateA fortified form of vitamin A used in foods and supplements. It is a standard nutrient addition with established safety when used within regulated limits.PubMed · NIH
• CCarrageenanA seaweed-derived thickener and stabilizer used in processed foods. It is permitted for use, but there is ongoing debate and limited safety data about digestive irritation in some people, so a middle rating is appropriate for children.PubMed · NIH
• AZinc OxideA fortified mineral source of zinc added to foods. It is commonly used in enrichment and is considered safe at regulated levels.PubMed · NIH
• AReduced IronA fortified iron source used to add iron to foods. It is a standard nutrient fortificant and is generally safe when used as intended.PubMed · NIH
• BGuar GumA plant-derived thickening agent made from guar beans. It is widely permitted and generally low risk, with occasional concern for digestive discomfort in sensitive children.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)A fortified form of vitamin B6 used to enrich foods. It is a standard nutrient addition with established safety at regulated amounts.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B1 (Thiamin Hydrochloride)A fortified form of vitamin B1 used to enrich foods. It is a standard nutrient addition and is generally safe at the levels used in foods.PubMed · NIH
• AVitamin B2 (Riboflavin)A vitamin added for fortification or color. Riboflavin is widely recognized as safe at typical food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• CInvert SugarA refined added sugar made by breaking sucrose into glucose and fructose. It is nutritionally similar to other added sugars and can contribute to dental caries and excess calorie intake in children.PubMed · NIH
• DCorn SyrupA refined sweetener made from corn starch and used to add sweetness and texture. It is an added sugar with little nutritional value and is best limited in children.PubMed · NIH
• BCherry Puree ConcentrateConcentrated fruit puree made from cherries. It is a processed fruit ingredient, but it still comes from whole fruit and is generally a benign ingredient.PubMed · NIH
• CGlycerinA common humectant and sweetener used to retain moisture. It is generally permitted in foods, but safety concerns are mostly about quantity rather than strong child-specific hazards.PubMed · NIH
• CSugarRefined added sugar, typically sucrose. It contributes calories without much nutrition and increases risk of tooth decay and excess energy intake when eaten often.PubMed · NIH
• CModified Corn StarchA processed starch used as a thickener or stabilizer. It is generally permitted and not known to pose a specific child safety concern, though it is a refined ingredient.PubMed · NIH
• BSodium AlginateA seaweed-derived thickener and gelling agent used in foods. It is generally recognized as safe at typical use levels, with limited evidence of harm in children.PubMed · NIH
• CMalic AcidA common food acid used to add tartness and help preserve flavor. It is generally permitted in foods and not known for major child-specific safety concerns at typical dietary levels.PubMed · NIH
• BCitric AcidA widely used acid found naturally in citrus and also made for food use. It is generally considered safe for children at normal intake levels, though it can contribute to tooth enamel erosion if consumed frequently in acidic foods or drinks.PubMed · NIH
• CMethylcelluloseA plant-derived cellulose used as a thickener, stabilizer, or gelling agent. It is generally regarded as safe, but it is a processed additive with limited direct child-specific concern data.PubMed · NIH
• ADicalcium PhosphateA calcium and phosphorus mineral used as an anti-caking agent or fortificant. It is not a major safety concern for children at typical food-use levels.PubMed · NIH
• DCaramel ColorA coloring made by heating sugars, with some types carrying more concern than others. Child-specific evidence is limited, but caramel color can contain compounds of regulatory concern, so it rates higher than routine additives.PubMed · NIH
• CNatural And Artificial FlavorA broad flavoring category that can include many different substances, some natural and some synthesized. Because the exact composition is usually undisclosed, safety assessment is limited and the ingredient is best rated in the middle.PubMed · NIH
• DRed 40An FDA-permitted synthetic dye. It has credible child-relevant concerns because some studies and regulatory reviews link artificial colors to hyperactivity or behavioral effects in sensitive children.PubMed · NIH