Hidden Sugars in "Healthy" Global Cereals: An Open Food Facts Deep Dive

For many, a bowl of cereal is the quintessential "healthy" start to the day. The boxes are covered in images of sun-drenched wheat fields and heart-health claims. However, behind the "High Fiber" and "Multigrain" stickers lies a sugary secret. Some "fit" cereals contain as much sugar per serving as a glazed donut. At CalorieFinder , our global portal at www.caloriefinder.org utilizes the Open Food Facts database to pull the mask off these marketing tactics. Today, we are performing a deep dive into the world of breakfast cereals to show you how to spot hidden sugars and choose a better bowl. 1. The "Health Halo" Trap Cereal manufacturers often use "Health Halos" to distract consumers from the nutrition panel. A product may be "Fortified with 12 Vitamins," but if it contains 30% sugar by weight, the vitamins are essentially being delivered in a candy bar format. Common "Healthy" triggers to watch out for: "H…