Category: Cereal ingredients

According to the official Lucky Charms website, trisodium phosphate is listed as an ingredient in the cereal. This common food additive is often misunderstood due to its use in industrial cleaners, but in food, it serves a very different purpose.

According to official ingredient lists, several varieties of Honey Bunches of Oats have historically included the synthetic preservative BHT or state that it is added to the packaging material to preserve freshness. The use of Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a common practice in the food industry to prevent spoilage, but it has prompted questions from health-conscious consumers.

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), some varieties of Frosted Mini-Wheats contain the controversial preservative butylated hydroxytoluene, commonly known as BHT. This revelation has prompted many consumers to scrutinize the ingredient list of their favorite cereals, especially since formulations can vary by market.