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MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This multigrain cereal offers a blend of various grains, providing dietary fiber and essential nutrients. However, it contains added sugar, which contributes to its overall sugar content. A notable concern is the presence of Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process caramel colour that can generate 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). While the concentration of 4-MEI is not stated on the label, this additive is a significant consideration for those seeking to minimize exposure to such compounds.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Ragi Flour
- Rolled Barley
- Oligofructose
- Wheat bran
- Cocoa Solids
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Multigrain cereal with added sugar and IARC-classified caramel colour
This multigrain cereal provides a mix of grains but includes added sugar, contributing to its total sugar content. It also contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour that can produce 4-MEI, which is classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Colour (INS 150d) is declared.
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 0.4 g · trans fat 0 g per 100 g/ml
Infants under 1
AvoidContains added sugar, which is not recommended for infants under 1 year of age.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar and sodium, which should be consumed in moderation for this age group to support healthy dietary habits.
Why the score is capped
Contains ammonia caramel colour (E150c/d) — which can generate 4-MEI during manufacture — IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans); this label does not state its concentration
Rule F-CAP-10 · Source: IARC / EFSA classification of the additive
Highly processed (NOVA) and high total sugar
Rule F-CAP-07
Flavours not disclosed — the label does not say which substance this is
Rule F-CAP-13
What's good
Contains a blend of various grains (Multigrain Mix, Ragi Flour, Rolled Barley) for dietary fiber and nutrients
Fortified with Vitamins and Minerals
Includes Oligofructose, a prebiotic fiber
Contains Wheat Bran for added fiber
Watch out for
Contains added Sugar, contributing to overall sugar content
Presence of Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour linked to 4-MEI (IARC Group 2B classification)
Contains gluten from Wheat and Wheat Flour
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV) (E150c)
Classes III and IV of caramel colour (INS 150c/150d) are made with ammonia, a process that can generate 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) as a by-product. IARC classifies 4-MEI as Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans, and California lists it under Proposition 65 with a warning threshold — though EFSA's own re-evaluation did not reach the same level of concern as IARC's classification. This label does not state the product's 4-MEI concentration, so exposure from this specific product cannot be determined from the ingredient list alone. It is the colour that makes colas and dark sauces brown. Classes I and II are made without ammonia and do not carry this concern.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monograph Vol. 101 (4-MEI); California Proposition 65; EFSA re-evaluation of caramel colours (2011)
Caramel Colour (Class III & IV): regulation, sources and other products →Wheat Flour
Wheat and wheat-derived ingredients contain gluten, which triggers an autoimmune response in people with celiac disease, causing intestinal damage. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) or wheat allergy must also avoid this ingredient. Labelled as a major allergen by FSSAI.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: FSSAI Food Labelling Regulations; Celiac Disease Foundation
Wheat Flour: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process caramel colour that can generate 4-MEI, a substance classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Contains Wheat and Wheat Flour, which contain gluten. Not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Claim check
Front-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 term 'Power Breakfast' is a marketing claim that cannot be objectively verified from the provided ingredient or nutrition information.
These are subjective sensory attributes that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition facts.
The ingredients list multiple grains including corn, wheat, rice, ragi, and barley.
The ingredients list corn grits and corn meal as primary components of the multigrain mix.
The product contains 19 mg of iron per 100g, which is a significant amount.
The product contains 6g of fibre per 100g, which is considered a good source of fibre.
The nutrition information lists Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, totaling 6 vitamins.
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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Multigrain Mix 82.6%MULTIGRAIN MIX (82.6%)
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Corn Grits within Multigrain MixCORN GRITS
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Corn Meal 26.2% within Multigrain MixCORN MEAL (26.2%)
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Wheat within Multigrain MixWHEAT
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Wheat Flour (Atta) 21.8% within Multigrain MixWHEAT FLOUR (ATTA) (21.8%)
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Rice within Multigrain MixRICE
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Rice Flour 15% within Multigrain MixRICE FLOUR (15%)
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Ragi Flour 13.1% within Multigrain MixRAGI FLOUR (13.1%)
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Rolled Barley 6.5% within Multigrain MixROLLED BARLEY (6.5%)
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SugarSUGAR
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Cereal ExtractCEREAL EXTRACT
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OligofructoseOLIGOFRUCTOSE
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Wheat BranWHEAT BRAN
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Iodized SaltIODIZED SALT
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Cocoa SolidsCOCOA SOLIDS
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VitaminsVITAMINS
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Flavours undisclosed flavouringFLAVOURS (NATURE IDENTICAL & ARTIFICIAL (COCONUT))
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Antioxidant (INS 307b)ANTIOXIDANT (INS 307b)
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Colour (INS 150d) synthetic colourSulphite ammonia caramel (INS 150D)COLOUR (INS 150d)
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MineralMINERAL
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.
The label declares each of these as a blend and then lists what is in it. The components appear in the groups above on their own merits, so the blend itself is shown here rather than counted a second time.
✓ 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 | 369 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 84.8 g |
| Total Sugars | 16 g |
| Added Sugars | 13.4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 6 g |
| Sodium | 175 mg |
| ENERGY FROM FAT | 13 kcal |
| MONOUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 0.4 g |
| POLYUNSATURATED FATTY ACIDS | 0.6 g |
| CHOLESTEROL | 0 mg |
| VITAMIN C | 25 mg |
| VITAMIN B1 | 0.8 mg |
| VITAMIN B2 | 0.9 mg |
| VITAMIN B3 | 10 mg |
| VITAMIN B6 | 1.3 mg |
| VITAMIN B12 | 0.2 µg |
| FOLATE | 66 µg |
| IRON | 19 mg |
Colour shows the per-100g level (green = low, amber = moderate, red = high), from the product's label.
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What are the ingredients in MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast?
The label of MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast lists 20 ingredients, in label order: Multigrain Mix, Corn Grits, Corn Meal, Wheat, Wheat flour (Atta), Rice, Rice flour, Ragi Flour, Rolled Barley, Sugar, Cereal Extract, Oligofructose, Wheat bran, Iodized Salt, Cocoa Solids, Vitamins, Flavours, Antioxidant (INS 307b), Colour (INS 150d), Mineral. Flagged by the analysis: Colour (INS 150d).
Is MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast safe to eat?
MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). This multigrain cereal provides a mix of grains but includes added sugar, contributing to its total sugar content. It also contains Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour that can produce 4-MEI, which is classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Why does MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast score 3.9/10?
What the analysis notes: Contains added Sugar, contributing to overall sugar content. Presence of Caramel Colour (INS 150d), an ammonia-process colour linked to 4-MEI (IARC Group 2B classification). Contains gluten from Wheat and Wheat Flour.
Who should avoid MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Avoiding IARC Group 2B caramel-colour additives; Sensitive to undisclosed flavourings; Managing added sugar intake; Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Is MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Avoid. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains gluten (Wheat, Wheat flour (Atta), Rolled Barley and Wheat bran). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast contain gluten?
Yes — the ingredient list names Wheat, Wheat flour (Atta), Rolled Barley and Wheat bran. 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 MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast?
16 g of total sugar per 100 g. The label declares 13.4 g of that as added sugar per 100 g.
Are the claims on the MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 7 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "POWER BREAKFAST" — can't be verified from the label. "Crunchy & Delicious" — can't be verified from the label.
Is MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast vegetarian?
MultiGrain+ Corn Flakes Power Breakfast is marked vegetarian.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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