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Canyon Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin 100% Whole Grain Bread: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Canyon Bakehouse cinnamon raisin 100% whole grain bread received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This reads like a mostly recognizable loaf built from whole grain flours, raisins, eggs, and olive oil, with a few texture helpers. It is a reasonable everyday bread choice, though its sweetness from agave and cane sugar and the xanthan gum make it less simple than homemade bread. Main considerations include xanthan gum texture additive, cane sugar and agave syrup sweeteners, and unspecified enzymes. Simpler options: Choose a bread with fewer gums and enzymes; pick a loaf with less added sweetener.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Xanthan gum texture additive
- Cane sugar and agave syrup sweeteners
- Unspecified enzymes
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a bread with fewer gums and enzymes
- Pick a loaf with less added sweetener
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Canyon Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin 100% Whole Grain Bread
- Brand
- Canyon Bakehouse
- Category
- Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
- GTIN / UPC
00853584002027- Serving size
- 34 g (1 slice)
- 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
Cinnamon Raisin 100% Whole Grain Bread
Canyon Bakehouse
High integrity
Warning Signs
Xanthan gum and cane sugar stand out as the most processed inputs in this otherwise recognizable bread list.
Consider This
Xanthan gum and enzymes are texture and processing helpers typically seen in factory-formulated breads, though this list stays short.
Good Substitutes
Look for a bread with fewer helpers, such as a simple flour, water, yeast, salt, and fruit loaf baked in small batches.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis reads like a mostly recognizable loaf built from whole grain flours, raisins, eggs, and olive oil, with a few texture helpers. It is a reasonable everyday bread choice, though its sweetness from agave and cane sugar and the xanthan gum make it less simple than homemade bread.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Xanthan gum texture additive
- Cane sugar and agave syrup sweeteners
- Unspecified enzymes
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Xanthan Gum — Texture gum additive
- Cane Sugar — Refined added sugar
- Organic Agave Syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
- Enzymes — Vague enzyme processing aid
Highest concern ingredients
- Xanthan Gum (7/10) — Texture gum additive.
- Enzymes (6/10) — Vague unspecified processing aid.
- Organic Agave Syrup (5/10) — Refined sweetener syrup.
Better choice tips
- Choose a bread with fewer gums and enzymes.
- Pick a loaf with less added sweetener.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
INGREDIENTS: WATER, BROWN RICE FLOUR, RAISINS, TAPIOCA FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN SORGHUM FLOUR, ORGANIC AGAVE SYRUP, EGGS, XANTHAN GUM, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CANE SUGAR, EGG WHITES, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, YEAST, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, CULTURED BROWN RICE FLOUR, VINEGAR (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR VINEGAR), ENZYMES.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Xanthan GumConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gums are texture helpers that some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Fermentation-derived gum used for texture.
Family watchlist
Texture gum additive
EnzymesConcern 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
Unspecified enzymes are a vague processing aid.
Additional note
Unspecified enzymes used in baking; source not listed.
Family watchlist
Vague enzyme processing aid
Organic Agave SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Concentrated sweetener syrups are often flagged by users watching added sugar.
Additional note
Refined sweetener syrup adds concentrated sugars.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup
Cane SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sugar is often flagged by users watching added sugar.
Additional note
Refined sugar adds sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined added sugar
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Tapioca FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds structure without much whole-grain content.
Additional note
Refined starch flour, common in gluten-free baking.
Cultured Brown Rice FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFermented flour
What this is
Fermented flour
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Fermented flour is a mild processing step.
Additional note
Fermented flour, a mild processing step.
Brown Rice FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Milled whole grain flour is expected in bread.
Additional note
Milled grain, category-normal processing.
Vinegar (Organic Cane Sugar Vinegar)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common bread acidulant from fermentation.
Additional note
Fermented acidulant, category-normal.
Whole Grain Sorghum FlourConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Adds whole grain content.
Additional note
Whole grain flour, minimally processed.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic hydration for dough.
Additional note
Simple base ingredient.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried fruit.
Additional note
Dried fruit, simple food.
EggsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable baking ingredient.
Additional note
Whole egg, simple food.
Extra Virgin Olive OilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Pressed oil, a simple fat source.
Additional note
Recognizable oil, minimally processed.
Egg WhitesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable baking ingredient.
Additional note
Simple egg component.
Sunflower SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole seed adds texture and nutrients.
Additional note
Simple seed, recognizable.
YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional bread leavening.
Additional note
Standard leavening agent.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice.
Additional note
Simple spice.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple, recognizable, and refined an ingredient list appears. 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-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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 "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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 "egg". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary 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", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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 (Xanthan Gum)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary 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 (Xanthan Gum)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Xanthan Gum)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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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 Canyon Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin 100% Whole Grain Bread 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Canyon Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin 100% Whole Grain Bread shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Canyon Bakehouse Cinnamon Raisin 100% Whole Grain Bread: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic agave syrup, Cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grain sorghum and brown rice flour base; Short, recognizable ingredient list; No artificial colors or sweeteners.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Agave and cane sugar add sweetness; Fiber is modest at about 1 g per slice; Raisins add natural sugar load.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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