Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal

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Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is used in trace amounts in some shortenings and oils to prevent oxidation and rancidity. Though its use is minimal, there have been several misunderstandings and concerns about the safety of BHT. Some people are concerned that BHT might cause cancer. In some animal tests, BHT given with strong carcinogens appears to enhance the carcinogens' effects. But in other tests, BHT actually inhibited the carcinogens' effects. BHT, by itself at high levels, has been shown in two studies done by the National Cancer Institute to be without carcinogenic effects. Similar studies from Japan confirm BHT's safety. Finally, a recent study from Denmark is puzzling to scientists. BHT-treated animals had more tumors, but only after living 50 percent longer than untreated animals. It seems likely that the tumors were a natural expression of old age. These studies, along with other available evidence on BHT, have convinced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that BHT has no adverse effect on human health as it is now used. If you’re looking for an option without BHT now, many of our cereals do not contain BHT including Cheerios, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, All Chex cereals, Chex Granola Mix Cereals, and Fiber One.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is used in trace amounts in some shortenings and oils to prevent oxidation and rancidity. Though its use is minimal, there have been several misunderstandings and concerns about the safety of BHT. Some people are concerned that BHT might cause cancer. In some animal tests, BHT given with strong carcinogens appears to enhance the carcinogens' effects. But in other tests, BHT actually inhibited the carcinogens' effects. BHT, by itself at high levels, has been shown in two studies done by the National Cancer Institute to be without carcinogenic effects. Similar studies from Japan confirm BHT's safety. Finally, a recent study from Denmark is puzzling to scientists. BHT-treated animals had more tumors, but only after living 50 percent longer than untreated animals. It seems likely that the tumors were a natural expression of old age. These studies, along with other available evidence on BHT, have convinced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that BHT has no adverse effect on human health as it is now used. If you’re looking for an option without BHT now, many of our cereals do not contain BHT including Cheerios, Kix, Lucky Charms, Reese’s Puffs, All Chex cereals, Chex Granola Mix Cereals, and Fiber One.

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We appreciate your question. First, trisodium phosphate is a water-soluble salt that is used in a wide variety of food products. It is approved as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We use small amounts of trisodium phosphate in some of our cereals to help improve the texture, making every bite crunchy and delicious. Actually, the trisodium phosphate does its work in the dough stage, and then mostly dissolves as the dough is made into cereal, so very little – if any – TSP is present after the cereal is made.

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Trisodium phosphate is a water-soluble salt. It is used in a wide variety of food products and is approved as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The very small amounts of trisodium phosphate used in a cereal product help adjust the acidity of the cereal dough. Actually, the trisodium phosphate does its work in the dough stage, and then mostly dissolves as the dough is made into cereal. As a result, those who eat cereals consume very little – if any – TSP.

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