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Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Cascadian Farm

Quick answer

High integrity

Cascadian Farm organic no added sugar blueberry vanilla granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly clean organic granola where most ingredients are doing normal food jobs, with oats and dried blueberries doing the heavy lifting. The sunflower oil, natural flavor, and added vitamin E are the parts that push it away from a simple kitchen recipe. It works well as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include natural flavor is a vague flavor system, sunflower oil is a refined seed oil, and refined rice inputs add processing. Simpler options: Look for granola with named flavorings or none at all; choose products built on oats, dates, and a plain fat like coconut or olive oil.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Natural Flavor is a vague flavor system
  • Sunflower Oil is a refined seed oil
  • Refined rice inputs add processing

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for granola with named flavorings or none at all
  • Choose products built on oats, dates, and a plain fat like coconut or olive oil

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00021908133171
Serving size
28 g (Snack per 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

Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola

Cascadian Farm

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sunflower Oil and Natural Flavor are the main flags here, with Natural Flavor being a vague catch-all.

Consider This

Crisp Rice and Rice Flour are refined grain inputs that add processing even in an organic granola.

Good Substitutes

A granola built on whole oats, dates, blueberries, and a plain oil like coconut or olive, with no flavor system, would be simpler.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a fairly clean organic granola where most ingredients are doing normal food jobs, with oats and dried blueberries doing the heavy lifting. The sunflower oil, natural flavor, and added vitamin E are the parts that push it away from a simple kitchen recipe. It works well as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Natural Flavor is a vague flavor system
  • Sunflower Oil is a refined seed oil
  • Refined rice inputs add processing

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
  • Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) — Added preservative

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
  • Sunflower Oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil used as a main fat
  • Crisp Rice (3/10) — Refined rice component adds processing

Better choice tips

  • Look for granola with named flavorings or none at all
  • Choose products built on oats, dates, and a plain fat like coconut or olive oil

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Whole Grain Oats*, Date Powder*, Sunflower Oil*, Crisp Rice*, Coconut Oil*, Dried Blueberries*, Rice Flour*, Natural Flavor*, Sea Salt. 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.

  1. Natural FlavorConcern 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

    Natural flavor is a broad term that hides the specific components used.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  2. Sunflower OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who prefer simpler fats.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used as a fat source in the formula.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  3. Crisp RiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined rice pieces add processing beyond plain whole grains.

    Additional note

    Puffed or refined rice component, a more refined grain input.

  4. Rice FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined rice flour adds a refined fraction to the grain base.

    Additional note

    Refined rice flour used as a binder.

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  1. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added preservative used for shelf life rather than nutrition.

    Additional note

    Added as a preservative to protect freshness.

    Family watchlist

    Added preservative

  2. Coconut OilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernPlant oil

    What this is

    Plant oil

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    A mildly refined plant fat that is more recognizable than seed oils.

    Additional note

    Plant fat used for texture and binding, mildly refined.

  3. Date PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dried and ground fruit used as a sweetener, with minimal processing.

    Additional note

    Dried and ground dates, category-normal processing.

  4. Dried BlueberriesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried fruit

    What this is

    Dried fruit

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried fruit with expected processing and no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit, category-normal processing.

  5. Whole Grain OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple recognizable whole grain with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Whole grain oats, a simple recognizable base ingredient.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning, recognizable and expected.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based label analysis, not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. 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.

  • 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", "oats", "date". 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", "blueberry". 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", "blueberry". 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", "blueberry". 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". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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". 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 Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola 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?

Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Blueberry Vanilla Granola: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Date powder (whole-food sweetener). Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic whole grain oats as first ingredient; Sweetened with date powder, no added sugar; Dried blueberries add fruit content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil; Rice flour and crisp rice add refined carbs; Fiber is modest at about 2 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 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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