KwalityBreakfast Cereals#51 of 91 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Kwality Almond & Honey Corn Flakes

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains BHA
  • Red flag: High added sugar (21g per 100g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: Source of protein (7g)
  • Green flag: Source of fibre
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

11 listed
  • Corn Grits (61.5%) [Corn Grits, Sugar, Salt, Emulsifier (INS 322), Malt Extract, Raising Agent (INS 500(ii))]
  • Sugar (21%)
  • Sliced Almonds (9%)
  • Iodized Salt
  • Honey (4%)
  • Malt Extract
  • Emulsifier (INS 322)
  • Raising Agent (INS 500(ii))
  • Vitamin Premix
  • Antioxidant (INS 320)
  • Contains Permitted Nature Identical Honey & Vanilla Flavour
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

[F] CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy413 kcal
Protein7 g
Carbohydrates94 g
Added sugars21 g
Dietary fibre3.4 g
Total fat0.3 g
Saturated fat0.07 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium112 mg
Vitamin B15.1 mg
Vitamin B20.9 mg
Vitamin B34.9 mg
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Iron13 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Real almonds, honey topped up with flavouring

Kwality Almond & Honey Corn Flakes are sweetened corn flakes (61.5%) with more sugar (21%), sliced almonds (9%), honey (4%), malt extract, added B vitamins and iron, BHA, and nature-identical honey and vanilla flavour.

CleanPlate scores it [F][L]CB3. The C for nutrition is middling: 3.4 g fibre per 100 g; its 7 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The [F] marks that added iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin B3 lift the grade; without them it would be D. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by corn grits, sugar and sliced almonds), with additives that cost points: BHA and flavouring. The [L] marks a hollow label promise: honey is named on the pack, but a honey flavouring is listed and the real honey is not among the first three ingredients. The 3 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (25 g per 100 g) and sodium (112 mg per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Almond & Honey”

    Misleading

    Almonds (9%) and honey (4%) are real, but a nature-identical honey flavour is added to carry the honey taste.

  • Retail listing

    “Fat-free”

    Be careful

    0.3 g fat per 100 g is declared, which is hard to square with 9% almonds.

  • On the pack

    “Source of protein”

    Holds

    7 g protein per 100 g.

How CB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
7 g
Fibre
3.4 g
Vitamins and minerals
5 declared
Energy
413 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Corn Grits [Corn Grits, Sugar...
Sweeteners
4 types
Additives
2
Flagged
BHA

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
21 g
Sodium
112 mg
Saturated fat
0.07 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

[F] Added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift this product's nutrition grade. Without them it would score lower.

[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Sweetened corn flakes (61.5%), sugar (21%), sliced almonds (9%), salt, honey (4%), malt extract, lecithin, raising agent, vitamin premix, antioxidant 320 (BHA), and nature-identical honey and vanilla flavour.

Per 100 g: 413 kcal, 0.3 g fat, 0.07 g saturated, 21 g added sugar (no total sugar line), 3.4 g fibre, 7 g protein, 112 mg sodium, 13 mg iron and added B vitamins.

Ingredients to watch

  • Honey flavouringConcern

    Tops up the real honey.

  • Free sugarConcern

    About 25 g per 100 g.

  • BHA (320)Worth watching

    A synthetic antioxidant.

  • Real almondsFine

    9% sliced almonds.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Honey-coated means naturally sweetened"

Sugar is 21% of the pack; honey is 4%.

Myth: "Fortified with vitamins means it is a healthy breakfast"

The added vitamins are real, but they sit on top of the sugar rather than cancelling it.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally; plain flakes for every day
  • ChildrenA treat
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Make your own

Plain flakes, a few almonds and a spoon of honey give the same taste with far less sugar.

Pour less, add fruit

A 30 g bowl is smaller than most people pour. Measure once, then add banana, berries or chopped apple for sweetness and fibre.

Common questions

Is Kwality Almond & Honey Corn Flakes healthy?

Kwality Almond & Honey Corn Flakes scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: Contains BHA; High added sugar (21g per 100g). On the plus side: Source of protein (7g); Source of fibre; Low sodium.

What does the CB3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk. The [F] means added vitamins or minerals meaningfully lift the nutrition grade.

Which ingredients in Kwality Almond & Honey Corn Flakes should I watch?

Antioxidant (INS 320) (BHA).

Last reviewed October 7, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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