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Corn Flakes
Corn Flakes
Also known as: cornflakes
Low concern
Refined-grain cereal, often fortified with vitamins and iron. Glycemic index is high; many products contain added sugars and sodium per FDA Nutrition Facts disclosure rules.
Found in
407 products
What it is
Toasted flakes made from milled corn (maize), typically with sugar, salt, and malt flavoring.
Ready-to-eat breakfast cereal or coating.
Why it's flagged
- refined grain
- added sugar
- sodium
- potential malt (gluten)
What regulators actually say
"Cereals ready-to-eat, corn flakes, plain — total sugars 7.8 g/100 g, sodium 729 mg/100 g."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Conventional food.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food.
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