
Cream fo Wheat Instant To-Go Hot Cereal, Mixed Berry with Almonds
What You Should Know
Cream of Wheat Instant To-Go Hot Cereal, Mixed Berry with Almonds is a single-serve convenience product that lives in the breakfast aisle alongside instant oatmeal cups, hot cereals, and on-the-go breakfast mixes. You'll commonly spot it near other quick morning solutions like microwaveable porridge and granola bars. Shoppers reach for this on hectic weekday mornings, during back-to-school shopping, or when packing for travel and road trips. The brand leans on Cream of Wheat's long-standing American heritage, evoking nostalgia for older shoppers while positioning itself as a modern, busy-family solution — marketed to parents, commuters, and anyone who wants a warm breakfast without the kettle and bowl fuss. The label plays into health-forward cues: “fortified with vitamins and minerals,” mentions of almonds and fruit, and phrases like “natural vanilla flavor,” but it lacks organic certification and carries the usual instant-product claims rather than whole-food promises. In plain terms, it's an instant, processed breakfast item made to hydrate quickly with hot water; the processing includes modified starches, emulsifiers, added flavors, and preservatives. Sensory-wise, expect a smooth, creamy farina base that becomes porridge-like after adding hot water, punctuated by chewy dried berries and crunchy almond slices for texture contrast. Packaging is a disposable plastic or coated paper cup with a peel-off lid and printed instructions — the ritual is simple: peel, pour hot water to a line, stir, wait, and eat straight from the cup. In American grocery culture it occupies the crossroads of comfort breakfast nostalgia and modern convenience.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Wheat, Farina,, Sugar,, Almonds,, Dried, Fruit, (Strawberries,, Blueberries,, Raspberries),, Brown, Sugar,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Acetylated, Monoglycerides,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Salt,, Defatted, Wheat, Germ,, Guar, Gum,, Natural, Vanilla, Flavor,, Ferric, Orthophosphate, (Iron),, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Thiamine, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6),, BHT, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid,, Cholecalciferol, (Vitamin, D3)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Acetylated Monoglycerides - Processed emulsifier
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This product contains industrial ingredients and additives such as modified corn starch, acetylated monoglycerides, guar gum, natural and artificial flavors, BHT preservative, added sugars, and fortifying nutrients, consistent with ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Cream fo Wheat Instant To-Go Hot Cereal, Mixed Berry with Almonds
The Mixed Berry Cereal can be a tasty option for a quick breakfast, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. It has some vitamins and minerals, but it also packs a good amount of sugar — about 20 grams of added sugars per serving. If you're looking for a balanced meal, consider pairing it with some protein or fiber-rich foods.
