We bought this cereal b/c my son is gluten free. We read the label prior to feeding it to my daughter who has severe soy allergies. I am unclear as to why this "organic" has ingredients listed as "contains soy (in corn)". How does soy get "in corn"? How much soy is in this product?For years I have been buying Barbara's corn flakes. The reason was they seemed very natural. They were a light yellow color, delicate and minimally processed. You could taste the freshness of the corn. I recently reordered the product from Amazon as I have done for years. On the front of the box is written"New Improved Taste."
This is a completely different product and I will not be reordering it. It is light brown whereas the old one was pale yellow. It has obviously been toasted several shades darker. The taste is dry not fresh. Due to the excessive toasting, I feel there has been nutrient loss. I'll be looking for another fresher corn flake. Any suggestions?
I will try to return my remaining boxes.In the past, I bought Barbara's Corn Flakes at a health food store that claimed the product was gluten free. The older package seemed to indicate this since no mention of wheat. Recent shipment has new packaging and ingredient list mentioned that it was produced in a facility that processes wheat. Their web site now does not list this as gluten free. I suppose Barbara's should get credit for their honesty.I purchased this through Amazon because soy was not listed as an ingredient and my son has soy allergies so I must avoid these products. He ate this for breakfast today and now he is in bed not feeling well, I decided to double check the ingredients on the box and sure enough SOY in listed under the ingredients in italics ~Contains soy (in corn). Now I must throw out all 6 boxes, I learned my lesson never order a case off of amazon until I buy 1 box in a store to test it!I cannot speak to the soy allergan claims or possible gluten contaminants (via manufacturing processnot ingredients) but the taste of this all natural cereal is wonderful, mildly sweet and not salty! So many corn flake cereals are high in sodiumwhy? Yes, salt enhances the taste of food but please, 10% per serving? Is that really healthy for our kids? These are only 3% for a full cup and the flakes are light and crisp in texture. They are not as coarse or thick as the Nature's Path brand(think more airy) but hold up well in milk/juice (although I often snack on them plain because of their crunchy flavor). Do not expect these to be like Kellogs though. If that is what you are used to, you will probably be disappointed. However, these are a great healthy choice for those who are looking for a nice way to start off the day. Add a banana or some other fruits and enjoy!
Barbara's Bakery Organic Corn Flakes Cereal, Fruit Juice Sweetened, 9-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
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on Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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