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Keebler Size Shortbread Pie Crust: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Keebler size shortbread pie crust received a Food Integrity Score of 47 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several refined fractions and flavor and shelf-life helpers doing behind-the-scenes work. The crust is fine as an occasional pie base, but it is not something to rely on often if you prefer simpler ingredient lists. Its strongest concerns are the palm oil with TBHQ, corn syrup, artificial flavor, and soy lecithin. Main considerations include palm oil with tbhq preservative, corn syrup and refined sugars, and artificial flavor and emulsifier. Simpler options: Choose a crust made with butter or simpler oils and no TBHQ; look for a short ingredient list without corn syrup or artificial flavor.
Food Integrity Score 47/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Palm oil with TBHQ preservative
- Corn syrup and refined sugars
- Artificial flavor and emulsifier
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a crust made with butter or simpler oils and no TBHQ
- Look for a short ingredient list without corn syrup or artificial flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Keebler Size Shortbread Pie Crust
- Brand
- Keebler
- Category
- Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
- GTIN / UPC
00027800063721- Serving size
- 21 g (1/8 crust (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
Size Shortbread Pie Crust
Keebler
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Palm and palm kernel oil with TBHQ, corn syrup, and artificial flavor signal a heavily formulated crust.
Consider This
Enriched flour, sugar, corn syrup, and TBHQ-stabilized palm oil point to a factory-formulated, shelf-stable baking base.
Good Substitutes
A simple homemade shortbread crust using flour, butter, sugar, and salt avoids the oils, syrup, and additives entirely.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several refined fractions and flavor and shelf-life helpers doing behind-the-scenes work. The crust is fine as an occasional pie base, but it is not something to rely on often if you prefer simpler ingredient lists. Its strongest concerns are the palm oil with TBHQ, corn syrup, artificial flavor, and soy lecithin.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Palm oil with TBHQ preservative
- Corn syrup and refined sugars
- Artificial flavor and emulsifier
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Palm and palm kernel oil with TBHQ — Refined oil with synthetic preservative
- Corn syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
- Soy lecithin — Emulsifier formulation helper
- Artificial flavor — Undisclosed lab-made flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Artificial flavor (8/10) — Undisclosed flavor system signals formulation engineering.
- Palm and palm kernel oil with TBHQ for freshness (8/10) — Refined industrial oil with synthetic shelf-life preservative.
- Corn syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup sweetener adds concentrated sugars.
Better choice tips
- Choose a crust made with butter or simpler oils and no TBHQ.
- Look for a short ingredient list without corn syrup or artificial flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS, CORN SYRUP, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Palm and palm kernel oil with TBHQ for freshnessConcern 8/10 — Higher concernRefined oilWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined palm oil with a synthetic antioxidant for shelf life.
Additional note
Industrial palm oil stabilized with TBHQ for shelf life.
Family watchlist
Refined oil plus synthetic preservative (TBHQ)
Artificial flavorConcern 8/10 — Higher concernArtificial flavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term · Higher concern
What this is
Artificial flavor
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial flavors are undisclosed and signal flavor engineering.
Additional note
Lab-made flavor system with an undisclosed composition.
Family watchlist
Artificial flavor, undisclosed composition
Corn syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist
What this is
Syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined corn syrup is a concentrated, processed sweetener.
Additional note
Refined glucose syrup used for sweetness and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener syrup
Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are formulation helpers used to modify texture.
Additional note
Soy-derived emulsifier for texture and dispersion.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier formulation helper
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Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Multiple chemical leaveners add formulation complexity.
Additional note
Chemical leavening system for rise and texture.
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour is common but stripped of bran and germ.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour with standard vitamin and mineral enrichment.
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 fiber or protein.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adding sweetness and browning.
Degerminated yellow corn flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Degermination removes much of the corn's natural fiber and nutrients.
Additional note
Corn flour with germ and bran removed.
Contains 2% or less of saltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Salt is a common, minor flavoring ingredient.
Additional note
Salt for flavor, present in small amounts.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely a food's ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable profile. 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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel". 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", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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", "syrup", "corn syrup". 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", "enriched flour". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
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", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm kernel". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
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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 Keebler Size Shortbread Pie Crust 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?
Keebler Size Shortbread Pie Crust shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Keebler Size Shortbread Pie Crust: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low sodium per serving; Enriched flour provides some B vitamins; Small portion size.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined flour with very low fiber; Added sugar and corn syrup; Palm and palm kernel oil, saturated fat.
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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