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Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal, Hearty Morning Fiber
Cereal & Breakfast
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Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal, Hearty Morning Fiber

Cascadian Farm
14.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
6g
Protein
10g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
10g
Fiber
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal, Hearty Morning Fiber is a 14.6 oz boxed ready-to-eat cereal you’ll typically find in the supermarket cereal aisle, often shelved in the natural/organic section near granolas, other organic breakfast cereals, and muesli. It reads like a pantry staple for families and health-minded shoppers: a whole-grain forward ingredient list, an organic seal, and a front-of-package emphasis on fiber and “hearty” texture. This cereal fits everyday breakfasts, quick weekday mornings, and packed-lunch prep — it’s the kind of item that appears on grocery lists for back-to-school shopping or for shoppers stocking up on shelf-stable breakfast options during a weekly meal-prep run. Cascadian Farm positions itself as an environmentally aware, organic brand with a heritage natural-food vibe that targets parents, millennial shoppers who value sustainability, and anyone chasing “better-for-you” convenience foods. The box leans on health halos: organic asterisks on many ingredients, whole-grain claims, and a modest ingredient list that still includes sweeteners and a “natural flavor” callout. Packaging is a conventional cardboard cereal box with an inner plastic bag; pouring into a bowl, adding milk or yogurt and fruit is the common ritual. Sensory notes: firm, crunchy wheat-and-oat flakes with coarse bran and fiber bits, lightly sweetened with honey and cane syrups and finished with a faint toasty, molasses sweetness and a slight oiliness from sunflower oil. Processing context: this is a commercially processed, shelf-stable ready-to-eat cereal made from milled grains, added sugars, oils and flavoring agents — convenient and shelf-ready rather than homemade. It slots into American grocery culture as a trusted organic cereal choice that balances perceived wholesomeness with supermarket convenience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate51g19%
Dietary Fiber10g36%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Grain, Wheat*,, Whole, Grain, Oats*,, Cane, Sugar*,, Rice*,, Wheat, Bran*,, Oat, Fiber*,, Sunflower, Oil*,, Honey*,, Sea, Salt,, Invert, Cane, Syrup*,, Molasses*,, Natural, Flavor*,, Vitamin, E, (Mixed, Tocopherols), Added, to, Preserve, Freshness., *, Organic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on whole grains and organic ingredients, the product is a ready-to-eat packaged cereal with added sugars, syrups, sunflower oil, and 'natural flavor' — ingredients and industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal, Hearty Morning Fiber

Hearty Morning Fiber cereal packs a solid punch with whole grains and 10 grams of fiber per serving, which is great for digestive health. However, it also has 10 grams of added sugars, so while it’s a step up from many sugary cereals, it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced breakfast rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
weekend-brunch
meal-prep-sunday

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