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Bakery On Main Gluten Free Granola, Triple Berry: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Bakery On Main

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Bakery On Main gluten free granola, triple berry received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable granola built on oats, honey, and real berries, but it picks up a few formulation helpers along the way. The brown rice syrup, canola oil, inulin, and vague natural flavors make it more processed than a basic homemade version. Reasonable to eat occasionally, while a simpler label would be a better everyday pick. Main considerations include brown rice syrup adds refined sweetener load, expeller pressed canola oil is a refined seed oil, and natural flavors are a vague flavor system. Simpler options: Look for granola with fewer added oils and syrups; choose versions that list only oats, nuts, seeds, honey, and dried fruit.

Food Integrity Score 74/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Brown rice syrup adds refined sweetener load
  • Expeller pressed canola oil is a refined seed oil
  • Natural flavors are a vague flavor system

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for granola with fewer added oils and syrups
  • Choose versions that list only oats, nuts, seeds, honey, and dried fruit

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Bakery On Main Gluten Free Granola, Triple Berry
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00835228003836
Serving size
57 g (0.5 cup)
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

Gluten Free Granola, Triple Berry

Bakery On Main

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Brown rice syrup, expeller pressed canola oil, and natural flavors are the main flags in this granola.

Consider This

Inulin and natural flavors are the kind of added-function ingredients often seen in more formulated, factory-made snacks.

Good Substitutes

Try oats, nuts, seeds, and dried berries sweetened only with honey, toasted in a simple homemade-style mix.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a fairly recognizable granola built on oats, honey, and real berries, but it picks up a few formulation helpers along the way. The brown rice syrup, canola oil, inulin, and vague natural flavors make it more processed than a basic homemade version. Reasonable to eat occasionally, while a simpler label would be a better everyday pick.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Brown rice syrup adds refined sweetener load
  • Expeller pressed canola oil is a refined seed oil
  • Natural flavors are a vague flavor system

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Brown Rice Syrup — Refined sweetener
  • Expeller Pressed Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Inulin (Prebiotic Fiber) (5/10) — Isolated fiber added for function.
  • Brown Rice Syrup (5/10) — Refined syrup sweetener.

Better choice tips

  • Look for granola with fewer added oils and syrups.
  • Choose versions that list only oats, nuts, seeds, honey, and dried fruit.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CERTIFIED GLUTEN FREE OATS, HONEY, INULIN(PRE- BIOTIC FIBER), BROWN RICE SYRUP, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, FLAX MEAL, LEMON JUICE, NATURAL FLAVORS, SESAME SEEDS, ANTIOXIDANT BERRY BLEND(RASPBERRY, STRAWBERRY, BLUEBERRY) SEA SALT.

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

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

  1. Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  2. Inulin (Prebiotic Fiber)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiberAdditive

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated fiber added to a snack formula.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber added for function and nutrition claims.

  3. Brown Rice SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup sweetener adds sugar load.

    Additional note

    Refined syrup sweetener used alongside honey.

  4. Expeller Pressed Canola OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil is a common watchlist item for some users.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used as a fat source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

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  1. HoneyConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable sweetener, but still adds sugar.

    Additional note

    Recognizable natural sweetener, still a sugar source.

  2. Lemon JuiceConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable flavor ingredient.

    Additional note

    Simple citrus juice, minimal processing.

  3. Antioxidant Berry Blend (Raspberry, Strawberry, Blueberry)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Real berries, though the blend is only partly specified.

    Additional note

    Berry blend listed without clear form or preparation detail.

  4. Certified Gluten Free OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable base ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole grain with no added concern.

  5. Flax MealConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Ground whole seed, simple and recognizable.

  6. Sesame SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seed ingredient.

    Additional note

    Recognizable seed, simple ingredient.

  7. Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient profile resembles a simple, recognizable food. It is not a medical 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

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.

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "berry", "blueberry". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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 "honey". 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 (Brown Rice Syrup)

    See more for this goal

  • 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: Family watchlist items (Brown Rice Syrup)

    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 Bakery On Main Gluten Free Granola, Triple Berry 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?

Bakery On Main Gluten Free Granola, Triple Berry shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Bakery On Main Gluten Free Granola, Triple Berry: 0g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Honey, Brown rice syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Certified gluten-free oats as first ingredient; Flax and sesame seeds add fiber and healthy fats; Real berries included.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sweeteners (honey, brown rice syrup); Canola oil used as added fat; Sugar content is high for a single 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 breakfast & cereal differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Breakfast & Cereal, 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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