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Back To Nature Cheese Flavored Cheddalicious Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Back To Nature

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Back To Nature cheese flavored cheddalicious crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several flavor, texture, and shelf-life helpers stacked together. The cheese flavor comes from a crowd of inputs rather than real cheese, and the natural flavor is undefined. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a regular snack, and look for shorter ingredient lists when you can. Main considerations include palm oil and safflower oil as refined fats, multiple chemical leaveners and acidulants, and undefined natural flavor blend. Simpler options: Choose crackers made with simple flour, butter, and real cheese; look for shorter lists without vague natural flavor or added color.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Ultra-processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Palm oil and safflower oil as refined fats
  • Multiple chemical leaveners and acidulants
  • Undefined natural flavor blend

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose crackers made with simple flour, butter, and real cheese
  • Look for shorter lists without vague natural flavor or added color

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Back To Nature Cheese Flavored Cheddalicious Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Flavored Snack Crackers)
GTIN / UPC
00819898014910
Serving size
30 g (26 crackers)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Cheese Flavored Cheddalicious Crackers

Back To Nature

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Palm oil, safflower oil, and enriched flour lead a list packed with refined inputs and vague natural flavor.

Consider This

Leavening blends, yeast extract, sunflower lecithin, calcium lactate, and maltodextrin point to a factory-formulated cracker rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

Try baked crackers with flour, butter, real cheese, salt, and herbs you can recognize on the label.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several flavor, texture, and shelf-life helpers stacked together. The cheese flavor comes from a crowd of inputs rather than real cheese, and the natural flavor is undefined. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a regular snack, and look for shorter ingredient lists when you can.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Palm oil and safflower oil as refined fats
  • Multiple chemical leaveners and acidulants
  • Undefined natural flavor blend

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Palm oil — Industrial fat used for texture and shelf stability.
  • Safflower oil — Refined seed oil.
  • Sunflower lecithin — Emulsifier used to modify texture.
  • Annatto extract (for color) — Added color to mimic cheese.
  • Natural flavor — Undefined flavor blend.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Safflower oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil.
  • Palm oil (6/10) — Industrial refined fat.
  • Natural flavor (6/10) — Undefined flavor blend.

Better choice tips

  • Choose crackers made with simple flour, butter, and real cheese.
  • Look for shorter lists without vague natural flavor or added color.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SAFFLOWER OIL, CORN STARCH, PALM OIL, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM BICARBONATE), YEAST EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CANE SUGAR, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR SOLIDS, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Safflower oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil some users prefer to limit.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for frying and baking fat.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  2. Palm oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Industrial fat often used for texture and shelf stability.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial fat common in packaged snacks.

    Family watchlist

    Industrial palm oil

  3. Annatto extract (for color)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added color that makes the cracker look more cheese-like.

    Additional note

    Plant-derived color used to give a cheddar hue.

    Family watchlist

    Added color

  4. Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Undefined flavor blend hides the exact source of taste.

    Additional note

    Undefined flavor blend with unspecified source.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor

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  1. Leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, ammonium bicarbonate)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Chemical leavening system with multiple synthetic leaveners.

    Additional note

    Chemical leavening blend that creates a lift.

  2. Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor extractAdditive

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Flavor enhancer that adds savory depth without whole food.

    Additional note

    Concentrated flavor ingredient rich in glutamates.

  3. Sunflower lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier added to modify dough and texture.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to modify texture and mixing.

  4. Lactic acidConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Acid additive used to shape flavor and preservation.

    Additional note

    Acidulant used for tang and pH control.

  5. Calcium lactateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernMineral salt additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Mineral salt additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Mineral salt additive that adjusts texture and acidity.

    Additional note

    Calcium salt used as a firming and acidity helper.

  6. Organic maltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernStarch derivative

    What this is

    Starch derivative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch derivative that adds bulk and mouthfeel.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk and texture.

  7. Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernEnriched flour

    What this is

    Enriched flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined flour with nutrient fortification added back in.

    Additional note

    Refined flour with vitamins and minerals added back.

  8. Corn starchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch

    What this is

    Starch

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch added for texture and crispness.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for crispness and texture.

  9. Cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener added for flavor balance.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar added for taste.

  10. Distilled vinegar solidsConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor ingredient

    What this is

    Flavor ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried vinegar used to create tang in a powdered form.

    Additional note

    Dried vinegar used for tangy flavor.

  11. Unbleached wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base that lacks the fiber of whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour, a common baking base.

  12. Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple dried vegetable used for flavor.

    Additional note

    Dried onion used for savory flavor.

  13. Garlic powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple dried herb used for flavor.

    Additional note

    Dried garlic used for savory flavor.

  14. SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning used in most savory foods.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

Food Integrity reflects ingredient list formulation only and is not a medical or safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "baking soda". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Back To Nature Cheese Flavored Cheddalicious Crackers highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Back To Nature Cheese Flavored Cheddalicious Crackers shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Back To Nature Cheese Flavored Cheddalicious Crackers: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Relatively low saturated fat for a cracker; Few fiber-rich whole grains; mostly refined flour.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour with very low fiber; Seed oil (safflower) and palm oil are prominent; Sodium around 310 mg per serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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