VeganoryNiacin is normally synthesized, but the manufacturing source is not confirmed by this ingredient list.
Is Kellogg's Special K The Original vegan?
Kellogg's · Barcode 5000127163096 · Automated ingredient assessment
Unconfirmed: niacin, riboflavin, vitamin d
We found no confirmed animal-derived ingredient, but the origin or meaning of niacin, riboflavin, vitamin d is unresolved. This is not a confirmed vegan result.
What needs checkingniacin, riboflavin, vitamin d, vitamin b12
15 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2023-11-30
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What the ingredient list tells us
Rice (47%), wholewheat (37%), sugar, barley (5%), malted barley flour, salt, barley malt extract, niacin, iron, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin D, vitamin B12.
Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.
Ingredients with an unresolved source
Riboflavin can be produced by fermentation or other processes; the manufacturing source is not confirmed here.
Vitamin D may be D2 or animal-derived D3 unless the exact form and source are stated.
Vitamin B12 is commonly produced by microbial fermentation, but its carrier and manufacturing source are not stated.
Additional evidence
The source data identifies this product as vegetarian, which does not by itself confirm vegan status.
Recognised ingredient entries (15)
ricewholewheatsugarbarleymalted barley floursaltbarley malt extractniacinironriboflavinthiaminvitamin b6folic acidvitamin dvitamin b12
Allergens, trace warnings & additives
Declared allergens in the record
glutenwholewheat
Precautionary “may contain” information
milk
Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.
Additives listed
No additives are listed in the available record. This is not an additive-free certification.
Labels reported by the source
vegetarianhalalkosherno artificial flavorsno artificial preservativesgreen dothalal food authoritymanchester beth dinno artificial colorsno artificial colours or flavourspalm oil freevegan status unknown
These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.
Nutrition & processing, separately explained
- Source Nutri-Score
- C
- Source NOVA group
- 3 of 4
- Veganory indicator
- 54/100
- Indicator inputs
- Nutrition + processing
Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.
| Energy | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 79 g |
| Sugars | 15 g |
| Fibre | 4.5 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
| Sodium | 0.4 g |
How our indicator is calculated
When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.
Vegan alternatives to explore
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Questions about this product
Is this answer valid for every Kellogg's product?
No. This page covers Kellogg's Special K The Original, barcode 5000127163096. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.
What still needs to be confirmed?
The source of niacin, riboflavin, vitamin d, vitamin b12 needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.
Does “may contain” make it non-vegan?
A precautionary trace statement describes possible cross-contact, not an ingredient intentionally included in the recipe. We keep it separate from the recipe assessment. This distinction does not establish allergy safety.
Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?
No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.
What if my label is different?
Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.
Sources & how this page is made
Product data: Open Food Facts record for 5000127163096 · Open Database License (ODbL).
Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.
Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.
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