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Kellogg's® Special K®

Kellogg's® Special K® Original Cereal

Special K® Original Cereal shines as a classic breakfast choice that pairs well with banana, strawberries, or cold milk. Core ingredients include rice, wheat gluten, and sugar, enriched with vitamins B12 and D3. Nutritional information is available in several pack sizes. Out of 633 reviewers, 70% recommend this product, although some note hard pieces in the cereal that may cause dental issues. Kellogg’s responds to concerns by offering replacements and support, showing commitment to its customers.

  • Kellogg's® Special K® Original Cereal is a versatile breakfast option that pairs well with fruits or milk.
  • The cereal's ingredients include rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, and essential vitamins and minerals.
  • Consumers have noted quality concerns due to hard bits in the cereal, leading to potential dental risks.
  • The overall customer rating for the cereal is 3.7, with mixed reviews on quality and nostalgic connections.
  • The brand actively responds to negative feedback by addressing customer concerns through email or hotline.
Kellogg's® Special K® Original Cereal

Special K® Original Cereal lives up to its name. It goes with everything: banana, raspberries, strawberries, or just a splash of your favorite ice-cold milk. Truly an original. It's a perfect breakfast to start your day.

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Nutrition

Ingredients

Ingredients: Rice, wheat gluten, sugar, defatted wheat germ, contains 2% or less of salt, malt flavor. Vitamins and Minerals: Reduced iron, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), niacinamide, vitamin E acetate, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin D3, vitamin B12. BHT added to packaging for freshness.

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51 reviews with 2 stars.
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Overall Rating

3.7
440 out of 633 (70%) reviewers recommend this product

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Clay, NY
3 out of 5 stars.

Not your usual fine cereal!

3 days ago
I too; found this 18oz box UNUSUAL: VERY THICK FLAKES, AND Miserable TO CHEW(!). SOMETHING NOT CAIUGHT BY Quality ASSURANCE. REF SPECIAL K ORIGINAL 18 OZ FEB 19 2027 USE BY date....KLC 009 16:35 .........QUITE SORRY THIS ONE GOT BY YOUR TEAM...P
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Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
2 days ago
Consumer Care
While we are sorry this happened, we're glad you let us know that your cereal was very thick. Please look for an email from us, as we would like to learn more. We'll use your feedback to help us monitor and improve our process.
Grove City, Pa
1 out of 5 stars.

Hard pieces in every bite

16 days ago
There are extremely hard pieces that are hard to chew. I be been eating this cereal for a long time. Time to move on to something else. Do better Kellogg’s!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
16 days ago
Consumer Care
We hear and value your comments about our Kellogg's® Special K® Original Cereal. We always strive to better ourselves and continue to do so with feedback like yours. We are sending you an email as we would like to make this up to you.
Saint Charles IL
1 out of 5 stars.

Hard rock like pieces in every bite

17 days ago
2026 and this Special K still has hard bits in every bite. Rock like pieces of rice I assume. I chew then spit out the hard bits. Aweful! I used to enjoy this cereal. This complaint goes back long and far and still in 2026, they have not fixed it. Use caution, if you must eat this box of rocks, you will break a tooth.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
16 days ago
Consumer Care
I'm sorry to learn that your cereal had some hard bits. This is unusual, and we would like to help. Please look for an email from us so we can replace your product. We're confident that your next experience will be much better.
South Dakota
1 out of 5 stars.

Beware

22 days ago
Recently bought a box to make special k bars and they are completely inedible. So disappointed and upset! So many hard dried rice pieces. This cereal is beyond dangerous at this point.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
16 days ago
Consumer Care
While we are sorry this happened, we're glad you let us know that your cereal has some hard pieces. Please look for an email from us as we would like to learn more. We'll use your feedback to help us monitor and improve our process.
CT
1 out of 5 stars.

DO NOT BUY UNLESS YOU WANT TO CHIP A TOOTH!!!!!!!!

22 days ago
OMGGG thought I was going crazy but seeing all these other reviews I feel validated. Last two boxes I legitimately thought there were rocks in my cereal. Chipped my tooth just like others said... UGH

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
21 days ago
Consumer Care
We hear and value your comments about our Kellogg's® Special K® Original Cereal. We always strive to better ourselves and continue to do so with feedback like yours. We are sending you an email as we would like to make this up to you.
Palm Harbor Fl
1 out of 5 stars.

Why the change ??

a month ago
What are the small hard rocks in the cereal?? Not good. Have not had Special K for years. Why did it get changed?

No, I do not recommend this product.

Helpful?
Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
a month ago
Consumer Care
I'm sorry to learn that you found hard pieces in your cereal. This is unusual and we would like to help. Please look for an email from us so we can replace your product. We're confident that your next experience will be much better.
Kent, Ohio
1 out of 5 stars.

Never buying again

a month ago
Hard plastic like pieces in my box. Could break a tooth.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from WK Kellogg North America LLC:
a month ago
Consumer Care
We are sorry about your experience and would like to assist you right away. Please look for our email from us or call us at 1-800-962-1413 Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Time.
1 out of 5 stars.

Broken teeth

a month ago
I have found very hard peices in my special k. I have been buying this cereal for years and this is just awful. I have broken my tooth twice. I also have pictures. It tooth a good size peice out of my tooth. I will not be buying your products anymore. Your cereal is NOT lightly toasted... do not buy,unless you want to go to the dentist continuously. The one tooth cannot even be fixed because of where it's located. It will now continuously break.
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