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Back To Nature Crispy Cheddar Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Back To Nature

Quick answer

High integrity

Back To Nature crispy cheddar crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a recognizable cheese cracker with a fairly short list built on cheddar, flour, and oil, so it reads as a lightly processed snack rather than a factory formula. Enriched flour, the oil, and the flavor and color helpers keep it from scoring higher, so it works best as an occasional snack instead of an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined enriched flour as the base, expeller-pressed safflower oil, and flavor and color helpers such as autolyzed yeast extract and annatto. Simpler options: Look for crackers made with whole grain flour and olive or avocado oil; choose versions with real cheese and no added flavor enhancers or colors.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined enriched flour as the base
  • Expeller-pressed safflower oil
  • Flavor and color helpers such as autolyzed yeast extract and annatto

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for crackers made with whole grain flour and olive or avocado oil
  • Choose versions with real cheese and no added flavor enhancers or colors

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Back To Nature Crispy Cheddar Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Flavored Snack Crackers)
GTIN / UPC
00819898010332
Serving size
28 g (1 pouch)
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

Crispy Cheddar Crackers

Back To Nature

High integrity

Warning Signs

Refined enriched flour and oleic safflower oil lead the list, with autolyzed yeast extract and disodium phosphate adding flavor and processing helpers.

Consider This

Autolyzed yeast extract, disodium phosphate, and annatto extract point toward flavor and color engineering typical of packaged snack crackers.

Good Substitutes

Try baked crackers made with whole wheat flour, real cheese, olive oil, and salt for a simpler ingredient profile.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a recognizable cheese cracker with a fairly short list built on cheddar, flour, and oil, so it reads as a lightly processed snack rather than a factory formula. Enriched flour, the oil, and the flavor and color helpers keep it from scoring higher, so it works best as an occasional snack instead of an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined enriched flour as the base
  • Expeller-pressed safflower oil
  • Flavor and color helpers such as autolyzed yeast extract and annatto

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Expeller-pressed oleic safflower oil — Refined seed oil
  • Autolyzed yeast extract — Flavor enhancer
  • Annatto extract (vegetable color) — Added color
  • Disodium phosphate — Phosphate additive

Highest concern ingredients

  • Autolyzed yeast extract (5/10) — Flavor enhancer that signals engineered savory taste.
  • Disodium phosphate (5/10) — Functional phosphate additive for texture and pH.
  • Expeller-pressed oleic safflower oil (4/10) — Seed oil some users prefer to limit.

Better choice tips

  • Look for crackers made with whole grain flour and olive or avocado oil.
  • Choose versions with real cheese and no added flavor enhancers or colors.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR,NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), EXPELLER-PRESSED OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MADE FROM CULTURED MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES), SEA SALT, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR YEAST), ANNATTO EXTRACT (VEGETABLE COLOR), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CREAM, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR.

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

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

  1. Autolyzed yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Flavor-boosting extract that signals engineered savory taste.

    Additional note

    Yeast-derived flavor enhancer; adds savory umami flavor.

  2. Disodium phosphateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPhosphate additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Phosphate additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional additive for texture and pH rather than a food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Phosphate salt used for pH and texture control.

  3. Expeller-pressed oleic safflower oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Seed oil some users prefer to avoid; mechanically pressed rather than chemically extracted.

    Additional note

    Mechanically pressed high-oleic oil; less refined than solvent-extracted oils.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  4. Annatto extract (vegetable color)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Natural-source color additive, but still an added color.

    Additional note

    Plant-derived color used to give cheese-like orange tone.

    Family watchlist

    Added color

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  1. Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base with added nutrients; common in packaged crackers.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with standard vitamin and mineral enrichment.

  2. Leavening (baking soda and/or yeast)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentVague label term

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Why it matters

    Common baking ingredient, though the exact choice is not specified.

    Additional note

    Unspecified leavening agent; baking soda or yeast.

  3. Malted barley flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMalt flour

    What this is

    Malt flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Mildly processed grain ingredient used for flavor and color.

    Additional note

    Sprouted and dried barley flour adding malt flavor.

  4. Cheddar cheese (made from cultured milk, salt and enzymes)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional dairy ingredient with a short, recognizable makeup.

    Additional note

    Real cheese made with cultures, salt, and enzymes.

  5. CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional dairy ingredient in small amounts.

    Additional note

    Dairy cream adding richness.

  6. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

  7. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no meaningful concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient-list analysis only and is not a medical or safety rating. It describes how closely the listed ingredients align with a simple, recognizable profile. 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

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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: Family watchlist items (Expeller-pressed oleic safflower oil)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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 Crispy Cheddar Crackers highly processed?

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

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Back To Nature Crispy Cheddar Crackers shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Back To Nature Crispy Cheddar Crackers: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low added sugar (0g per serving); Short, recognizable ingredient list; Some protein from cheddar cheese.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour as the main ingredient; Low fiber (about 1g per serving); Sodium near 300mg per 28g 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.

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