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Cascadian Farm Organic Cscdn Farm Org Farm Stand Harvest Gran Hny Almond Chia: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Cascadian Farm Organic cscdn farm org farm stand harvest gran hny almond chia received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable granola built on whole oats, almonds, and chia, with a few refined helpers doing extra work. It reads as a reasonable occasional pick rather than an everyday staple, mainly because of the added sunflower oil and cane sugar. Nothing here is especially exotic, so it lands in the solid middle of the pack. Main considerations include refined sunflower oil, added cane sugar, and added tocopherol preservative. Simpler options: Look for granola made with oils like olive or coconut and minimal added sugar; choose products without added preservatives when shelf-life allows.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined sunflower oil
- Added cane sugar
- Added tocopherol preservative
Simpler options to consider
- Look for granola made with oils like olive or coconut and minimal added sugar
- Choose products without added preservatives when shelf-life allows
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Cascadian Farm Organic Cscdn Farm Org Farm Stand Harvest Gran Hny Almond Chia
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
- GTIN / UPC
00021908471891- Serving size
- 32 g (1/3 cup (32g))
- 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
Cscdn Farm Org Farm Stand Harvest Gran Hny Almond Chia
Cascadian Farm Organic
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sunflower oil and cane sugar sit near the top of this list, and vitamin E is added as a freshness helper.
Consider This
Refined sunflower oil and added cane sugar are the kinds of inputs that often show up in formulated granola-style products, though this list stays fairly short.
Good Substitutes
Toast rolled oats, almonds, and chia with a small drizzle of honey and a pinch of sea salt, skipping the added oil and cane sugar.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable granola built on whole oats, almonds, and chia, with a few refined helpers doing extra work. It reads as a reasonable occasional pick rather than an everyday staple, mainly because of the added sunflower oil and cane sugar. Nothing here is especially exotic, so it lands in the solid middle of the pack.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sunflower oil
- Added cane sugar
- Added tocopherol preservative
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sunflower oil* — Refined seed oil
- Cane sugar* — Refined added sugar
- Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) — Added preservative
Highest concern ingredients
- Sunflower oil* (5/10) — Refined seed oil.
- Cane sugar* (4/10) — Refined added sugar.
- Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) (3/10) — Added preservative.
Better choice tips
- Look for granola made with oils like olive or coconut and minimal added sugar.
- Choose products without added preservatives when shelf-life allows.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHOLE GRAIN OATS*, SUNFLOWER OIL*, HONEY*, CANE SUGAR*, ALMONDS*, BROWN RICE*, AMARANTH*, BLACK CHIA SEEDS*, MOLASSES*, SEA SALT, VANILLA EXTRACT*. VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS) ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.*ORGANIC
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Sunflower oil*Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined seed oil added for fat and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Cane sugar*Concern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sugar is a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined added sugar contributing sweetness.
Family watchlist
Refined added sugar
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) added to preserve freshnessConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added preservative functioning for shelf stability.
Additional note
Added antioxidant preservative for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Added preservative
Molasses*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Mildly refined sweetener byproduct.
Additional note
Syrup byproduct adding flavor and sweetness.
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Vanilla extract*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable flavoring with mild processing.
Additional note
Flavoring extract, recognizable as a natural flavor source.
Honey*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple natural sweetener.
Additional note
Natural sweetener with minimal processing.
Brown rice*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Rice can carry arsenic context depending on origin.
Additional note
Whole grain rice; origin-sensitive for arsenic context.
Whole grain oats*Concern 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.
Almonds*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole nut with no added concern.
Amaranth*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole grain seed.
Additional note
Recognizable ancient grain.
Black chia seeds*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole seeds with no added concern.
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.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation 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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "chia". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic 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", "oats", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "almond". See ingredients for details.)
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 "honey". 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 "honey". 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 "rice", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "rice", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Sunflower oil*)
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 (Sunflower oil*)
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 (Sunflower oil*)
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 "oat", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "almond", "chia". See ingredients for details.)
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.
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.
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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 Cascadian Farm Organic Cscdn Farm Org Farm Stand Harvest Gran Hny Almond Chia 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?
Cascadian Farm Organic Cscdn Farm Org Farm Stand Harvest Gran Hny Almond Chia shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Cascadian Farm Organic Cscdn Farm Org Farm Stand Harvest Gran Hny Almond Chia: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Honey, 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 oats and brown rice as base; Almonds and chia seeds add whole-food fats and fiber; Organic ingredients with short ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugars: honey, cane sugar, molasses; Sunflower oil added as fat source; Calorie-dense for a 1/3 cup 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.
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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