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Malt O Meal Farina
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Cereal flours

Malt O Meal Farina

28 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 98

Malt O Meal Farina scores 98 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sodium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
  2. Energy 371 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
  3. Protein 11.4 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Farina

START100

Ingredients

  • Sodium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [1]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Energy 371 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 11.4 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal0
TOTAL 98Excellent

100 − 2.5 = 97.5 → 98

GTIN 00042400137320 · 2026-04-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy371 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates77.1 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2.9 g
Protein11.4 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 3 Tbsp dry (35 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WHEAT FARINA, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC ORTHO - PHOSPHATE (SOURCE OF IRON), FOLIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Packaging

Paperboard

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov