These are the cereals I keep on hand. I eat the Raisin Bran as a snack. The All Bran and Bran Buds are for a bran muffin recipe. The Shredded Wheat I use in a bread recipe. The Corn Flakes are for a potato casserole recipe. I've used both brand name and generic brand cereal with the same results. I've not found any generic for the All Bran or Bran Buds, but the rest have good generics.