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Iga Bran Flakes: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Iga

Quick answer

High integrity

Iga bran flakes received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This reads like a fortified breakfast cereal with a whole grain base, but sugar and brown sugar syrup add real sweetness and the vitamin premix signals formulation work. Whole wheat and bran keep it grounded, so it's a reasonable everyday option rather than a rare treat, though plainer cereals or oats would be cleaner choices. Main considerations include added sugar and brown sugar syrup, long vitamin and mineral fortification list, and fortified cereal formulation. Simpler options: Choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened whole grain cereal; try plain rolled oats with fruit and cinnamon.

Food Integrity Score 78/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Added sugar and brown sugar syrup
  • Long vitamin and mineral fortification list
  • Fortified cereal formulation

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened whole grain cereal
  • Try plain rolled oats with fruit and cinnamon

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Iga Bran Flakes
Brand
Iga
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00041270061056
Serving size
29 g (0.75 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Bran Flakes

Iga

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sugar and brown sugar syrup sit near the top, plus a long vitamin and mineral premix list.

Consider This

Heavy fortification and sweetener layering are typical of factory-formulated breakfast cereals rather than simple kitchen recipes.

Good Substitutes

Plain rolled oats with cinnamon and a little fruit, or unsweetened whole wheat flakes with your own sweetener.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This reads like a fortified breakfast cereal with a whole grain base, but sugar and brown sugar syrup add real sweetness and the vitamin premix signals formulation work. Whole wheat and bran keep it grounded, so it's a reasonable everyday option rather than a rare treat, though plainer cereals or oats would be cleaner choices.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Added sugar and brown sugar syrup
  • Long vitamin and mineral fortification list
  • Fortified cereal formulation

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Brown sugar syrup — Added syrup sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Brown sugar syrup (5/10) — Added syrup sweetener stacking sugar load.
  • Sugar (4/10) — Refined added sweetener.
  • Malt extract (3/10) — Processed extract adding sweetness.

Better choice tips

  • Choose unsweetened or lightly sweetened whole grain cereal.
  • Try plain rolled oats with fruit and cinnamon.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHOLE WHEAT, WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, MALT EXTRACT, IRON (FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE), VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBATE), CALCIUM (CALCIUM CARBONATE), VITAMIN A (PALMITATE), VITAMIN E (ACETATE), ZINC (ZINC OXIDE), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN) VITAMIN B1 (THIAMINE MONONITRATE), FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D (CHOLECALCIFEROL), VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Brown sugar syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Second added sweetener stacks sugar load.

    Additional note

    Syrup sweetener adding a second sugar source.

    Family watchlist

    Added syrup sweetener many users may want flagged.

  2. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added refined sugar is a notable sweetener in this formula.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added for taste.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users may want to track.

  3. Malt extractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extract adds sweetness and flavor from processed malt.

    Additional note

    Extracted malt flavor and sweetness component.

  4. Iron (ferric orthophosphate)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added mineral fortification rather than a food-form ingredient.

    Additional note

    Synthetic mineral fortificant added to the cereal.

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  1. Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin form used for fortification.

  2. Calcium (calcium carbonate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added mineral fortification rather than a food-form ingredient.

    Additional note

    Mineral fortificant added to the cereal.

  3. Vitamin A (palmitate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin ester used for fortification.

  4. Vitamin E (acetate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin ester used for fortification.

  5. Zinc (zinc oxide)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added mineral fortification rather than a food-form ingredient.

    Additional note

    Synthetic mineral fortificant added to the cereal.

  6. NiacinamideConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic B vitamin added for fortification.

  7. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic B vitamin added for fortification.

  8. Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic B vitamin added for fortification.

  9. Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic B vitamin added for fortification.

  10. Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic folate form added for fortification.

  11. Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic vitamin D form added for fortification.

  12. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificantAdditive

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added vitamin form used in fortification.

    Additional note

    Synthetic B vitamin added for fortification.

  13. Contains 2% or less of: SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Standard flavor and seasoning ingredient.

    Additional note

    Common seasoning in small amount.

  14. Whole wheatConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core whole grain base of the cereal.

    Additional note

    Whole grain base with minimal processing.

  15. Wheat branConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Adds fiber from the whole grain.

    Additional note

    Bran fraction of wheat, minimally processed.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "brown sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Iga Bran Flakes highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Iga Bran Flakes shows about 4.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Iga Bran Flakes: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Brown sugar syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole wheat and bran as first ingredients; About 5 g fiber per serving; Low saturated fat and no artificial colors.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar and brown sugar syrup among top ingredients; Enriched with multiple vitamins and minerals; Sodium around 210 mg per serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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