Ingredient

Cereal Crispies

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add cereal crispies to foods to provide a crunchy texture and visual appeal. …

What it is

Cereal crispies are small, puffed pieces of cereal, often made from grains like rice, corn, or wheat. They are typically produced by cooking a grain mixture, extruding it into strands, cutting it into small pieces, and then drying or puffing it to create a light, crispy texture.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cereal crispies to foods to provide a crunchy texture and visual appeal. They are commonly found in breakfast cereals, granola bars, and snack mixes.

Health notes

Cereal crispies are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. They are primarily a source of carbohydrates. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many common cereal ingredients. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption of cereal crispies.

Allergen info

Depending on the grains used, cereal crispies may contain wheat, which is a major allergen. They are not derived from milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, or sesame. Gluten may be present if wheat is used.

Products containing Cereal Crispies

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Specialty Food Services Ltd. Familia, Swiss Balance, Swiss Muesli Cereal, Blueberries & Quinoa, Blueberries & Quinoa Cereal 404kcal 10.5Protein 8.8Fat 66.7Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Raisin Granola Cereal, Raisin Cereal High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 439kcal 8.8Protein 12.3Fat 66.7Carbs

International Marketing Systems, Inc. Original Swiss Granola, Original Cereal High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving 455kcal 9.1Protein 18.2Fat 69.1Carbs International Marketing Systems, Inc. Coconut, Quinoa & Chocolate Swiss Granola, Coconut, Quinoa & Chocolate Cereal High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 467kcal 6.7Protein 21.7Fat 66.7Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Granola Ancient Grains, Coconut & Juinoa Cereal High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 463kcal 7.4Protein 22.2Fat 55.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Imported Swiss Granola Cereal 469kcal 8.2Protein 18.4Fat 61.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Raisin Granola Cereal, Raisin Cereal High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 448kcal 9.0Protein 13.4Fat 74.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Flavored Granola Cereal, Chocolate Cereal High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving 448kcal 9.0Protein 14.9Fat 71.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Chocolate Flavored Granola Cereal, Chocolate Cereal High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 439kcal 8.8Protein 15.8Fat 64.9Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Honey Granola Cereal, Honey Cereal High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 439kcal 8.8Protein 14.0Fat 66.7Carbs BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands Swiss Granola With Almonds, Hazelnuts & Strawberries, Swiss Cereal 460kcal 8Protein 22Fat 60Carbs Specialty Food Services Ltd. Familia, Swiss Crunch Muesli Cereal 364kcal 9.1Protein 5.5Fat 72.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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