Kwality Corn Flakes
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains BHA
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (6.8g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Ingredients, decoded
7 listed- Corn Grits (90%)
- Sugar
- Iodised Salt
- Emulsifier (INS 322)
- Malt Extract
- Acidity Regulator (INS 500(ii))
- Antioxidant (INS 320)
CA2
Our take
CleanPlate reviewLow in sugar and salt, with one synthetic antioxidant
Kwality Corn Flakes are corn grits (90%) toasted with sugar, salt, lecithin, malt extract, a baking soda acidity regulator and the antioxidant BHA. There is no colour, flavouring, oil or added vitamins.
CleanPlate scores it CA2. The C for nutrition reflects modest corn protein and 3.4 g fibre with no added vitamins. The A for ingredients reflects a short list with no oil or colour, with small deductions for BHA and a panel missing its total sugar line. The 2 for risk reflects low sugar, very little fat and low sodium.
Claims vs reality
What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.
- On the packHolds
“99% Fat Free”
Fat is 0.3 g per 100 g.
- On the packBe careful
“Source of protein and iron”
Protein is 6.8 g and iron 1.2 mg per 100 g, about 6% of a day's iron; nothing is added.
How CA2 breaks down
Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 6.8 g
- Fibre
- 3.4 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- Calcium, Iron
- Energy
- 380 kcal
Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Corn Grits
- Sweeteners
- Sugar
- Additives
- 3
- Flagged
- BHA
Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 5.7 g
- Sodium
- 109 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.07 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.
A closer look
Does the label add up?
Corn grits (90%), sugar, iodised salt, emulsifier 322, malt extract, acidity regulator 500(ii) and antioxidant 320 (BHA).
Per 100 g: 380 kcal, 0.3 g fat, 0.07 g saturated, 5.7 g added sugar (total sugar not declared), 3.4 g fibre, 6.8 g protein, 109 mg sodium, 7.9 mg calcium and 1.2 mg iron.
Ingredients to watch
- BHA (320)Worth watching
A synthetic antioxidant, one of three additives.
- Missing total sugarWorth watching
The panel gives added sugar only.
- Low sugar and saltFine
5.7 g added sugar and 109 mg sodium per 100 g.
Common misconceptions
Myth: "Corn flakes are a complete breakfast"
They are mostly refined corn carbohydrate; milk, fruit and nuts make the meal.
Myth: "Fat-free means healthy"
Corn flakes were never high in fat; what matters more is sugar, salt and fibre.
How often, and how
- Healthy adultsFine most days
- ChildrenFine; add fruit and milk
- Diabetes or prediabetesPair with protein and nuts; corn flakes digest fast
Smarter ways to eat it
Add real protein
Stir in curd, a handful of nuts or seeds, or have an egg alongside; cereal and milk alone is a light breakfast.
Add fruit for fibre
Top with banana, apple or berries.
Common questions
Is Kwality Corn Flakes healthy?
Kwality Corn Flakes scores CA2 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. The main concerns are: Contains BHA. On the plus side: Source of protein (6.8g); Source of fibre; Low sodium.
What does the CA2 score mean?
The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (A) grades ingredient and label integrity: clean, minimally processed. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.
Which ingredients in Kwality Corn Flakes should I watch?
Antioxidant (INS 320) (BHA).
Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.