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Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Cinnamon Apple Granola: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Cascadian Farm

Quick answer

High integrity

Cascadian Farm organic no added sugar cinnamon apple granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This label is mostly organic whole-food ingredients like oats, apples, coconut, and cinnamon, so it reads as a fairly simple recipe. The Sunflower Oil, vague Natural Flavor, and Vitamin E add some formulation work, so it's a reasonable everyday-ish option but not the cleanest granola you could pick. Main considerations include sunflower oil as a refined seed oil, natural flavor as a vague blend, and vitamin e added for freshness. Simpler options: Choose granola with nuts, seeds, or oats and no flavor systems; look for fats like nuts or seeds instead of refined seed oils.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Sunflower Oil as a refined seed oil
  • Natural Flavor as a vague blend
  • Vitamin E added for freshness

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose granola with nuts, seeds, or oats and no flavor systems
  • Look for fats like nuts or seeds instead of refined seed oils

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Cinnamon Apple Granola
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Processed Cereal Products)
GTIN / UPC
00021908133188
Serving size
61 g (2/3 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

Organic No Added Sugar Cinnamon Apple Granola

Cascadian Farm

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sunflower Oil and Natural Flavor are the main formulation signals here, plus Crisp Rice as a refined grain component.

Consider This

The Natural Flavor is a vague blend, and Vitamin E is added for freshness, which points to shelf-life support rather than pure food ingredients.

Good Substitutes

Try a granola made with rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and cinnamon, with no flavor systems or added preservatives.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This label is mostly organic whole-food ingredients like oats, apples, coconut, and cinnamon, so it reads as a fairly simple recipe. The Sunflower Oil, vague Natural Flavor, and Vitamin E add some formulation work, so it's a reasonable everyday-ish option but not the cleanest granola you could pick.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Sunflower Oil as a refined seed oil
  • Natural Flavor as a vague blend
  • Vitamin E added for freshness

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Natural Flavor — Vague flavor blend

Highest concern ingredients

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

Better choice tips

  • Choose granola with nuts, seeds, or oats and no flavor systems.
  • Look for fats like nuts or seeds instead of refined seed oils.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Whole Grain Oats*, Crisp Rice*, Sunflower Oil*, Date Powder*, Dried Coconut*, Dried Apples*, Apple Powder*, Cinnamon*, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor*. 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

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Vague flavor blend; components are not specified on the label.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor blend with undisclosed components.

  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 oil some users may prefer to flag.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used as a fat source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil some users may want to track.

  3. Crisp RiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain

    What this is

    Refined grain

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined rice fraction adds mild processing beyond plain oats.

    Additional note

    Puffed rice is a refined grain component.

  4. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve FreshnessConcern 3/10 — Mild concernPreservativeAdditive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added preservative function for freshness, a formulation helper.

    Additional note

    Added as an antioxidant to preserve freshness.

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  1. Date PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Whole-fruit sweetening with mild processing from powdering.

    Additional note

    Ground dried dates used as a sweetener component.

  2. Apple PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Mildly processed fruit powder used for flavor.

    Additional note

    Powdered apple, a mildly processed fruit form.

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

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole grain base with minimal processing.

    Additional note

    Organic whole grain base; simple recognizable food.

  4. Dried CoconutConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable food with category-normal drying.

    Additional note

    Dried coconut pieces; simple recognizable food.

  5. Dried ApplesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit with category-normal drying.

    Additional note

    Dried apple pieces; simple recognizable food.

  6. CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable spice with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Spice used for flavor; simple recognizable ingredient.

  7. 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 salt used for seasoning.

Food Integrity is a label-based formulation estimate, 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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "whole grain". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "whole grain". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

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

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "whole grain". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats", "whole grain". 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", "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", "apple". 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 Cinnamon Apple 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.

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 No Added Sugar Cinnamon Apple Granola shows about 5g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Cascadian Farm Organic No Added Sugar Cinnamon Apple Granola: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Date powder (naturally sweet, no added 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 as first ingredient; Organic ingredients with no added sugar; Real dried apple and cinnamon.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sunflower oil as a prominent seed oil; Calorie-dense at 300 kcal per serving; Crisp rice adds refined texture.

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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