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Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes
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Reviewed 5 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This breakfast cereal contains whole wheat and wheat bran as primary ingredients, offering dietary fiber. However, the presence of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320), classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen, is a significant concern. Additionally, the product contains added sugar and iodized salt, which contribute to its overall sugar and sodium content, making it less ideal for young children due to their lower daily limits for these nutrients. Consumers seeking to avoid specific food additives, particularly those with IARC classifications, should be cautious.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Whole wheat
- Wheat bran
- Malt Extract
- Vitamins
- Minerals
Contains IARC-classified additive BHA; high in added sugar and salt
The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This cereal provides whole grains but includes Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), an antioxidant classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen. It also contains added sugar and iodized salt, which contribute to its overall sugar and sodium levels. This makes it less suitable for young children due to their dietary needs and for individuals avoiding certain food additives.
Declared allergens: Gluten
Relevant if you have this allergy or intolerance.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Saturated fat 0.1 g · trans fat 0 g per serving
Infants under 1
LimitContains added sugar and iodized salt, which contribute to overall sugar and sodium intake. These should be limited for young children due to their lower daily recommended limits.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), an additive classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen, which is a concern for this age group.
Why the score is capped
Contains Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320) — an additive classified by IARC as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
What's good
High whole grain content (78% whole wheat)
Good source of dietary fiber from whole wheat and wheat bran
Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
Watch out for
Contains Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320), an IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen
Contains added sugar, contributing to overall sugar intake
Contains iodized salt, contributing to overall sodium intake
Decode Label Analysis
Contains Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320), an antioxidant classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Group 2B possible human carcinogen when ingested.
Claim check
1 claim not supported by label dataFront-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The ingredients list Antioxidant (INS 320, INS 306), which are preservatives.
The product features a green dot symbol, indicating it is vegetarian.
The first ingredient listed is Whole Wheat (78%), confirming it is made with whole grain.
The ingredients list Whole Wheat (78%) and Wheat Bran (6%), confirming the presence of wheat and bran.
The ingredients list Wheat Bran (6%), confirming added bran.
The nutrition information states Cholesterol 0 mg per serving.
The nutrition information states Trans Fat 0 g per serving.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Whole Wheat 78%Whole Wheat (78%)
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Wheat Bran 6%Wheat Bran (6%)
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Sugar
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Iodized Salt
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Malt Extract
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Vitamins
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Minerals
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AntioxidantAntioxidant (INS 320, INS 306)
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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| Energy | 143 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Energy from Fat | 6 kcal |
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids | 0.1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 40 µg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Thiamine (Vit B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vit B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (Vit B3) | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg |
| Folate | 25.2 µg |
| Iron | 7 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), calculated from the declared serving — this label prints per-serving figures only.
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What are the ingredients in Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes?
The label of Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes lists 8 ingredients, in label order: Whole wheat, Wheat bran, Sugar, Iodized Salt, Malt Extract, Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidant. Flagged by the analysis: Antioxidant.
Is Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes safe to eat?
Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes scores 2.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is held down by this product's nutrition profile, which dominates the assessment regardless of the rest of the formulation. This cereal provides whole grains but includes Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), an antioxidant classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen. It also contains added sugar and iodized salt, which contribute to its overall sugar and sodium levels. This makes it less suitable for young children due to their dietary needs and for individuals avoiding certain food additives.
Why does Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes score 2.9/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA, E320), an IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen. Contains added sugar, contributing to overall sugar intake. Contains iodized salt, contributing to overall sodium intake.
Who should avoid Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B classified additives (BHA); Sensitive to food additives; Limiting added sugar intake; Limiting sodium intake; Young children (due to sugar/sodium/BHA).
Is Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Whole wheat, Wheat bran and Malt Extract). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Whole wheat, Wheat bran and Malt Extract. People with gluten / wheat sensitivity (coeliac disease) should treat it as containing gluten, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
How much sugar is in Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes?
18.5 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label does not declare added sugar separately, so we cannot say how much of it is added.
Are the claims on the Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "No Added Preservatives" — false.
Is Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes vegetarian?
Kellogg's All Bran Wheat Flakes is marked vegetarian, and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
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