ZerobeliBreakfast Cereals#90 of 100 in categoryRating 3/5

Zerobeli Low Fat Golden Corn Flakes

Red flags

  • Red flag: Contains BHA

Green flags

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

Ingredients, decoded

8 listed
  • Corn Grits (90%)
  • Sugar
  • Oligofructosa
  • Iodized Salt
  • Malt Extract
  • Emulsifier (INS 322)
  • Raising Agent (INS No. 500(ii))
  • Antioxidant (INS 320)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

LPack claim not backed upNutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients2Risk
Energy384.3 kcal
Protein7 g
Carbohydrates85.3 g
Total sugars3.7 g
Added sugars3.7 g
Dietary fibre3.6 g
Total fat1.6 g
Saturated fat0.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium90 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Low-fat corn flakes with a fibre-rich claim that fails

Zerobeli Low Fat Golden Corn Flakes is a 1 kg pack of corn flakes made from corn grits (90%), sugar, oligofructose, salt and malt extract, with an emulsifier, a raising agent and BHA. The panel is printed per 30 g serve and converted to per 100 g.

CleanPlate scores it [L]EB2. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g; its 7 g of protein earns no credit because it is under 2.75 g per 100 kcal. The B for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by corn grits, sugar and oligofructose), with additives that cost points: BHA. The [L] marks a hollow label promise: the claim "Fiber-Rich Breakfast" does not hold: fibre 3.6 g per 100 g is under 6 g and 0.94 g per 100 kcal is under 3. The 2 for risk is low: sodium, free sugar and saturated fat are all modest (sodium 90 mg, free sugar 3.67 g, saturated fat 0.8 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Low Fat”

    Holds

    1.6 g fat per 100 g is under the 3 g low-fat line.

  • On the pack

    “Fiber-Rich Breakfast”

    Misleading

    3.6 g fibre per 100 g is under the 6 g line for a rich source.

  • On the pack

    “Helps in managing weight”

    Be careful

    A general benefit claim with no test on the pack.

  • On the pack

    “Keeps you feeling full & energized for hours”

    Be careful

    A satiety claim the panel does not support: 7 g protein and 3.6 g fibre per 100 g.

How EB2 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
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
7 g
Fibre
3.6 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
384 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
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
3
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
2

Low risk

Added sugar
3.7 g
Sodium
90 mg
Saturated fat
0.8 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.

[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?

Corn grits (90%), sugar, oligofructose, iodized salt, malt extract, emulsifier (322), raising agent (500(ii)) and antioxidant (320).

Per 100 g: 384 kcal, 1.6 g fat of which 0.8 g saturated, 3.67 g sugar of which 3.67 g added, 3.6 g fibre, 7 g protein, 90 mg sodium. The panel is per 30 g and converted to per 100 g; Atwater energy is within 1.7% of the declared value. Part of the front cup hides the print and one digit of the oligofructose line is unclear. Oligofructose is isolated fibre, so only part of the fibre earns credit. Net quantity 1 kg is from the listing.

Ingredients to watch

  • Fibre-rich claimConcern

    3.6 g fibre per 100 g does not meet the 6 g high line.

  • BHAWorth watching

    An artificial antioxidant that costs 3 points on ingredients.

  • Added sugarWorth watching

    3.67 g per 100 g, modest.

  • FatFine

    1.6 g per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Low fat means healthy"

Corn flakes are refined starch with 7 g protein and 3.6 g fibre per 100 g.

Myth: "Fibre-rich"

The fibre is partly added oligofructose and is under the line for a rich source.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Add nuts and fruit

Fixes the low protein and fibre.

Use curd or milk

Adds protein to a bowl.

Common questions

Is Zerobeli Low Fat Golden Corn Flakes healthy?

Zerobeli Low Fat Golden Corn Flakes scores EB2 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: Contains BHA. On the plus side: Source of protein (7g); Source of fibre; Low sodium.

What does the EB2 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (2) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): low risk.

Which ingredients in Zerobeli Low Fat Golden Corn Flakes should I watch?

Antioxidant (INS 320) (BHA).

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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