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Jiffy Pie Crust Mix: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Jiffy pie crust mix received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The base is recognizable, with wheat flour, lard, and salt doing the main work, but the fat system and several preservative and leavening helpers push it toward a factory-formulated mix. Because it is a convenience mix, it is best treated as an occasional baking shortcut rather than a frequent staple. Making crust from scratch with simple fats would give a cleaner ingredient profile. Main considerations include hydrogenated lard fat system, bht synthetic preservative, and multiple anti-caking and preservative additives. Simpler options: Make crust with flour, cold butter or lard, salt, and ice water; choose a mix or crust without hydrogenated fat or BHT if available.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Hydrogenated lard fat system
- BHT synthetic preservative
- Multiple anti-caking and preservative additives
Simpler options to consider
- Make crust with flour, cold butter or lard, salt, and ice water
- Choose a mix or crust without hydrogenated fat or BHT if available
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Jiffy Pie Crust Mix
- Brand
- Jiffy
- Category
- Snacks (source: Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes)
- GTIN / UPC
00072486001505- Serving size
- 21 g (1/12 pkg (21g))
- 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
Pie Crust Mix
Jiffy
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated lard and BHT are the standout concerns in this simple-looking pie crust mix.
Consider This
Hydrogenated lard, BHT, citric acid preservative, and tocopherols point toward a shelf-stable, engineered fat system.
Good Substitutes
Flour, cold butter or lard, salt, and ice water make a basic homemade pie crust with a short ingredient list.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThe base is recognizable, with wheat flour, lard, and salt doing the main work, but the fat system and several preservative and leavening helpers push it toward a factory-formulated mix. Because it is a convenience mix, it is best treated as an occasional baking shortcut rather than a frequent staple. Making crust from scratch with simple fats would give a cleaner ingredient profile.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated lard fat system
- BHT synthetic preservative
- Multiple anti-caking and preservative additives
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated lard — Hydrogenated fat
- BHT — Synthetic preservative
- Tricalcium phosphate — Anti-caking additive
- Silicon dioxide — Anti-caking additive
Highest concern ingredients
- BHT preservative (7/10) — Synthetic preservative
- Animal shortening (lard, hydrogenated lard) (6/10) — Hydrogenated animal fat
- Tocopherols preservative (4/10) — Preservative additive
Better choice tips
- Make crust with flour, cold butter or lard, salt, and ice water.
- Choose a mix or crust without hydrogenated fat or BHT if available.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WHEAT FLOUR, ANIMAL SHORTENING (LARD, HYDROGENATED LARD, TOCOPHEROLS PRESERVATIVE, BHT PRESERVATIVE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, WHEAT STARCH, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
BHT preservativeConcern 7/10 — Higher concernSynthetic preservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Synthetic preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic preservative that some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Synthetic antioxidant preservative
Animal shortening (lard, hydrogenated lard)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernHydrogenated animal fatWatchlist
What this is
Hydrogenated animal fat
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Hydrogenated fats are formulation-oriented and some users prefer to avoid them.
Additional note
Hydrogenated lard is a processed, shelf-stable fat
Family watchlist
Hydrogenated fat in the list
Tocopherols preservativeConcern 4/10 — Mild concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservative added to slow fat oxidation; generally mild but still an additive.
Additional note
Added preservative for oxidation control
Family watchlist
Preservative additive
Sodium acid pyrophosphateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional leavening helper; mild additive concern.
Additional note
Leavening acid used in baking powder systems
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Tricalcium phosphateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Anti-caking additive that keeps the mix flowing.
Family watchlist
Anti-caking additive
Silicon dioxideConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Flow agent added to keep powder from clumping.
Family watchlist
Anti-caking additive
Citric acid preservativeConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcid preservativeAdditive
What this is
Acid preservative
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant; mild additive role here.
Additional note
Acidulant used as a preservative
Wheat starchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Separated starch fraction, mild refinement.
Additional note
Refined starch fraction
Wheat flourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Common refined base; enrichment is category-normal for flour.
Additional note
Refined flour base, enriched with nutrients
NiacinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichment
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enrichment nutrient; expected in enriched flour.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for enrichment
Reduced ironConcern 2/10 — Very low concernMineral enrichment
What this is
Mineral enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enrichment mineral; expected in enriched flour.
Additional note
Added iron for enrichment
Thiamine mononitrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichment
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enrichment nutrient; expected in enriched flour.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for enrichment
RiboflavinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichment
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enrichment nutrient; expected in enriched flour.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for enrichment
Folic acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin enrichment
What this is
Vitamin enrichment
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Enrichment nutrient; expected in enriched flour.
Additional note
Added B vitamin for enrichment
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning
Baking sodaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernLeavening agent
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional baking ingredient.
Additional note
Simple leavening agent
Food Integrity is an ingredient-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.
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary 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 "lard". 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 "lard". 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 "lard". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary 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 "lard". 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", "wheat flour". 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", "wheat flour". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". 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 (Hydrogenated lard)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Hydrogenated lard)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Hydrogenated lard)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "wheat", "flour". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
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 Jiffy Pie Crust Mix highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Jiffy Pie Crust Mix shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Jiffy Pie Crust Mix: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Simple, short ingredient list; Enriched flour provides some B vitamins and iron; Zero added sugar per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat flour with very low fiber; Animal shortening high in saturated fat; Multiple preservatives (BHT, TBHQ-type tocopherols, citric acid).
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.
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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