Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal
by Cream of Wheat
Safety score
Moderate
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Cream of Wheat Instant Original Hot Cereal — 12 oz
Ingredients to watch
BHT
moderateBHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is a synthetic antioxidant preservative. Some animal studies suggest it may promote tumor growth, though it is not classified as a carcinogen. The EU restricts its use.
What's good in it
NIACINAMIDE
Form of vitamin B3 that improves skin texture, reduces redness, and supports the skin barrier.
Skin conditioner / brightener
thiamine mononitrate
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
RIBOFLAVIN
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
Folic Acid
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
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