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Beigel & Beigel Mediterranean Herbs Cracker Crisps: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Beigel & Beigel

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Beigel & Beigel mediterranean herbs cracker crisps received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This is a flavor-engineered snack built on refined wheat flour and palm oil, with TBHQ, artificial flavors, and flavor enhancers doing much of the work. The ingredient list is long for a cracker and leans on seasoning systems rather than simple herbs. Treat it as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include artificial flavors and flavor enhancers, palm oil with tbhq preservative, and refined flour with isolated oat fiber. Simpler options: Choose crackers with whole grains and few seasoning additives; look for simple herb-and-oil crackers without flavor enhancers.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Artificial flavors and flavor enhancers
  • Palm oil with TBHQ preservative
  • Refined flour with isolated oat fiber

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose crackers with whole grains and few seasoning additives
  • Look for simple herb-and-oil crackers without flavor enhancers

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Beigel & Beigel Mediterranean Herbs Cracker Crisps
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00008982000032
Serving size
28 g (1 oz)
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

Mediterranean Herbs Cracker Crisps

Beigel & Beigel

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Palm oil with TBHQ, artificial flavors, and disodium guanylate/inosinate stack several formulation helpers into one cracker.

Consider This

Refined wheat flour, palm oil, seasonings, flavor enhancers, and artificial flavors together signal a factory-formulated snack profile.

Good Substitutes

Try crackers made with whole wheat or oats, olive oil, sea salt, and real herbs, with no added flavor systems.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a flavor-engineered snack built on refined wheat flour and palm oil, with TBHQ, artificial flavors, and flavor enhancers doing much of the work. The ingredient list is long for a cracker and leans on seasoning systems rather than simple herbs. Treat it as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial flavors and flavor enhancers
  • Palm oil with TBHQ preservative
  • Refined flour with isolated oat fiber

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Artificial flavors — Undisclosed flavor system
  • Disodium guanylate and disodium inosinate — Umami flavor enhancers
  • TBHQ — Synthetic preservative in palm oil
  • Palm oil — Refined industrial fat
  • Silicon dioxide — Anti-caking agent
  • Seasonings — Vague blend

Highest concern ingredients

  • Artificial flavors (8/10) — Vague, undisclosed flavor system.
  • Flavor enhancers (disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate) (7/10) — Flavor-engineering additives.
  • TBHQ (6/10) — Synthetic preservative.

Better choice tips

  • Choose crackers with whole grains and few seasoning additives.
  • Look for simple herb-and-oil crackers without flavor enhancers.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), SESAME SEEDS, SALT, OAT FIBERS, SEASONINGS, YEAST, BARLEY MALT, GARLIC, SUGAR, LEAVENING AGENT (SODIUM BICARBONATE), ANTI CAKING AGENT (SILICON DIOXIDE), MALIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, FLAVOR ENHANCERS (DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE).

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

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

  1. Artificial flavorsConcern 8/10 — Higher concernArtificial flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern

    What this is

    Artificial flavor

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial flavors are undisclosed flavor systems some users want to flag.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system; composition undisclosed.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial flavor system

  2. Flavor enhancers (disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Flavor enhancers boost savory taste and signal formulation-driven flavor design.

    Additional note

    Umami-boosting flavor enhancers.

    Family watchlist

    Flavor enhancer additives

  3. TBHQ (in palm oil, for freshness)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant preservative some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Synthetic preservative added to palm oil.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic preservative

  4. Palm oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined palm oil is a common industrial fat some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Refined palm oil used for fat and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined industrial fat

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  1. SeasoningsConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad seasoning blends can hide flavor enhancers or additives.

    Additional note

    Broad category; composition not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Vague seasoning blend

  2. Anti caking agent (silicon dioxide)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Anti-caking agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Anti-caking agents are functional additives some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Flow agent that prevents clumping.

    Family watchlist

    Anti-caking additive

  3. Oat fibersConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated fiber

    What this is

    Isolated fiber

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added isolated fiber signals formulation rather than whole oats.

    Additional note

    Isolated fiber added to boost fiber content.

  4. Malic acidConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Malic acid is a flavor-adjusting acidulant rather than a whole food.

    Additional note

    Acidulant that adds tartness.

  5. Wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined flour is a common base but offers less fiber than whole grains.

    Additional note

    Refined grain base; common but less whole-grain.

  6. Barley maltConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMalt extract

    What this is

    Malt extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Malt extract is a processed sweetening and flavor ingredient.

    Additional note

    Malt extract adds sweetness and flavor.

  7. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar adds sweetness without fiber or nutrients.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener.

  8. Leavening agent (sodium bicarbonate)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent with low concern.

    Additional note

    Baking soda used as a leavening agent.

  9. YeastConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening

    What this is

    Leavening

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Yeast is a normal baking ingredient.

    Additional note

    Common leavening/fermentation ingredient.

  10. Sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    A recognizable seed with no notable concern.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole seed.

  11. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic salt with no formulation concern on its own.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning.

  12. GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Garlic is a recognizable whole food seasoning.

    Additional note

    Recognizable spice/aromatic.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. 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.

  • 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

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

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat". See ingredients for details.)

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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". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

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

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

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

    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 Beigel & Beigel Mediterranean Herbs Cracker Crisps highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?

Beigel & Beigel Mediterranean Herbs Cracker Crisps shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Beigel & Beigel Mediterranean Herbs Cracker Crisps: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Barley malt. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains some oat fiber (about 2 g per serving); Low sugar per serving (1 g); Sesame seeds add a small whole-food element.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat flour and palm oil as primary ingredients; TBHQ, artificial flavors, and flavor enhancers present; Saturated fat around 4 g 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.

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