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Chicken In A Biskit Original Baked Snack Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Chicken In A Biskit

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Chicken In A Biskit original baked snack crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a savory cracker built on enriched flour and canola oil, then pushed harder by several flavor enhancers and a spice extract. Real chicken appears, but it sits behind a crowd of refined and engineered flavor inputs, so it reads as a processed snack to eat occasionally rather than often. Main considerations include multiple flavor enhancers including msg and nucleotides, refined canola oil and enriched flour base, and vague spice extractives containing celery. Simpler options: Choose crackers with a short list of flour, oil, salt, and recognizable herbs; look for real-chicken or herb snacks without added flavor enhancers.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Multiple flavor enhancers including MSG and nucleotides
  • Refined canola oil and enriched flour base
  • Vague spice extractives containing celery

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose crackers with a short list of flour, oil, salt, and recognizable herbs
  • Look for real-chicken or herb snacks without added flavor enhancers

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Chicken In A Biskit Original Baked Snack Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Flavored Snack Crackers)
GTIN / UPC
00044000002930
Serving size
31 g (12 crackers)
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

Original Baked Snack Crackers

Chicken In A Biskit

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

MSG, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, and hydrolyzed corn and yeast protein are flavor-enhancer systems doing heavy lifting here.

Consider This

Canola oil, enriched flour, dextrose, and soy lecithin point to a refined, formulation-oriented snack rather than a simple recipe.

Good Substitutes

Try plain whole-grain crackers made with flour, oil, salt, and herbs you can recognize, seasoned at home.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a savory cracker built on enriched flour and canola oil, then pushed harder by several flavor enhancers and a spice extract. Real chicken appears, but it sits behind a crowd of refined and engineered flavor inputs, so it reads as a processed snack to eat occasionally rather than often.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Multiple flavor enhancers including MSG and nucleotides
  • Refined canola oil and enriched flour base
  • Vague spice extractives containing celery

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola oil — Refined seed oil
  • Monosodium glutamate — Flavor enhancer additive
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Hydrolyzed corn and yeast protein — Hydrolyzed protein flavor system
  • Spice extractives (includes celery) — Vague flavor system
  • Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate — Nucleotide flavor enhancers

Highest concern ingredients

  • Monosodium glutamate (7/10) — Flavor enhancer additive
  • Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate (7/10) — Nucleotide flavor enhancers
  • Hydrolyzed corn and yeast protein (6/10) — Hydrolyzed protein flavor system

Better choice tips

  • Choose crackers with a short list of flour, oil, salt, and recognizable herbs.
  • Look for real-chicken or herb snacks without added flavor enhancers.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, SALT, DEXTROSE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BAKING SODA, SOY LECITHIN, ONION POWDER, DEHYDRATED COOKED CHICKEN, HYDROLYZED CORN AND YEAST PROTEIN, SPICE EXTRACTIVES (INCLUDES CELERY), DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE (FLAVOR ENHANCERS).

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

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

  1. Monosodium glutamateConcern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    MSG is a flavor enhancer some users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Flavor enhancer used to intensify savory taste.

    Family watchlist

    Flavor enhancer additive

  2. Disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate (flavor enhancers)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

    These nucleotide enhancers are additive flavor systems some users avoid.

    Additional note

    Nucleotide flavor enhancers used to boost savory taste.

    Family watchlist

    Nucleotide flavor enhancers

  3. Hydrolyzed corn and yeast proteinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Flavor enhancer

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Hydrolyzed protein flavor systems are formulation-oriented and often flagged.

    Additional note

    Hydrolyzed protein used as a savory flavor booster.

    Family watchlist

    Hydrolyzed protein flavor system

  4. Canola 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 a common family watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used as a main fat source.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

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  1. Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers some users want flagged.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier derived from soybeans.

  2. Spice extractives (includes celery)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague flavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague flavor system

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Spice extractives are vague flavor inputs with an undisclosed composition.

    Additional note

    Extracted spice flavor, vague in composition and includes celery.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system, contains celery

  3. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined sweetener

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dextrose is a refined sugar fraction used in formulated snacks.

    Additional note

    Refined corn-derived sugar used for flavor and browning.

  4. Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined flour is common but less whole than grain-based alternatives.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.

  5. 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 with no whole-food structure.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, present in a small amount.

  6. Baking sodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Baking soda is a common baking input with a mild additive role.

    Additional note

    Leavening agent used in baked crackers.

  7. Dehydrated cooked chickenConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDried meat

    What this is

    Dried meat

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Real chicken appears, though dehydrated and in a small amount.

    Additional note

    Real chicken, dried and cooked for shelf stability.

  8. Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Onion powder is a recognizable, category-normal seasoning.

    Additional note

    Dried ground onion, a simple seasoning.

  9. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Salt is a simple, recognizable seasoning.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. 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.

  • Vegetarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "chicken". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "chicken". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "chicken". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Pescatarian

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "chicken". 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", "enriched 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", "wheat flour", "enriched 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 Chicken In A Biskit Original Baked Snack Crackers 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?

Chicken In A Biskit Original Baked Snack Crackers shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Chicken In A Biskit Original Baked Snack Crackers: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Small 12-cracker serving size; Low added sugar (about 2 g); Contains some real chicken.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour as primary ingredient; Almost no fiber; Flavor enhancers (MSG, disodium inosinate/guanylate).

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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