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Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps Gingerbread And Spiced Pear Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps

Quick answer

High integrity

Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps gingerbread and spiced pear crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable list built from seeds, nuts, dried fruit, spices, and a few refined baking inputs, with no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial colors. It reads more like a simple baked snack than a factory formula, so it works best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. The main drags are the refined flour and multiple sweeteners, which keep it from scoring higher. Main considerations include refined enriched flour as the base, multiple added sugars including brown sugar, sugar, and molasses, and mild additive inputs such as baking soda and citric acid. Simpler options: Look for whole-grain or oat-based crackers with fewer added sugars; choose versions where dried fruit provides most of the sweetness.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined enriched flour as the base
  • Multiple added sugars including brown sugar, sugar, and molasses
  • Mild additive inputs such as baking soda and citric acid

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for whole-grain or oat-based crackers with fewer added sugars
  • Choose versions where dried fruit provides most of the sweetness

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps Gingerbread And Spiced Pear Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00061243714857
Serving size
15 g (3 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

Gingerbread And Spiced Pear Crackers

Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps

High integrity

Warning Signs

Enriched flour and several sugars (brown sugar, sugar, molasses) lead the list, so the sweetness comes from refined inputs.

Consider This

Enriched flour with added vitamins and minerals is a common refined-grain fortification step, not a sign of heavy engineering here.

Good Substitutes

Whole-grain or oat-based crackers with seeds and dried fruit, sweetened only with the fruit itself, would keep the same spiced flavor.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable list built from seeds, nuts, dried fruit, spices, and a few refined baking inputs, with no emulsifiers, gums, or artificial colors. It reads more like a simple baked snack than a factory formula, so it works best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple. The main drags are the refined flour and multiple sweeteners, which keep it from scoring higher.

Key Highlights

Family Watchlist Count0
Higher Concern Ingredient Count0

What stood out

  • Refined enriched flour as the base
  • Multiple added sugars including brown sugar, sugar, and molasses
  • Mild additive inputs such as baking soda and citric acid

Highest concern ingredients

  • Unbleached Enriched Flour (4/10) — Refined grain base with fortification.
  • Brown Sugar (4/10) — Added refined sweetener.
  • Molasses (4/10) — Syrup adding sweetness and color.

Better choice tips

  • Look for whole-grain or oat-based crackers with fewer added sugars.
  • Choose versions where dried fruit provides most of the sweetness.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PUMPKIN SEEDS, BROWN SUGAR, DRIED PEARS, THOMPSON RAISINS, ALMONDS, MOLASSES, ORGANIC SKIM MILK, FLAX SEEDS, SESAME SEEDS, GINGER, SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA), SEA SALT, CINNAMON, CITRIC ACID, NUTMEG, CLOVES.

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

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

  1. Unbleached Enriched Flour (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base with fortification added back in.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals.

  2. Brown SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar adds sweetness load to the snack.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar with molasses, added sweetener.

  3. MolassesConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another added sweetener in the sugar stack.

    Additional note

    Syrup byproduct adding sweetness and color.

  4. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Additional refined sugar adds to sweetness load.

    Additional note

    Refined white sugar, added sweetener.

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  1. Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant added for tartness and shelf stability.

    Additional note

    Acidulant commonly used for tartness and preservation.

  2. Leavening (Baking Soda)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Standard baking leavener, expected in crackers.

    Additional note

    Baking soda leavening, a common baking input.

  3. Dried PearsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Fruit-based sweetness, dried for preservation.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit, mild processing only.

  4. Thompson RaisinsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple dried fruit.

    Additional note

    Dried grape, simple fruit.

  5. Organic Skim MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Dairy base, pasteurized as expected.

    Additional note

    Dairy ingredient, mildly processed.

  6. Pumpkin SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food seed.

    Additional note

    Simple seed, recognizable whole food.

  7. AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food nut.

    Additional note

    Simple nut, recognizable whole food.

  8. Flax SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food seed.

    Additional note

    Simple seed, recognizable whole food.

  9. Sesame SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food seed.

    Additional note

    Simple seed, recognizable whole food.

  10. GingerConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple spice for flavor.

    Additional note

    Spice, recognizable whole food.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning salt.

  12. CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple spice for flavor.

    Additional note

    Simple spice, recognizable whole food.

  13. NutmegConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple spice for flavor.

    Additional note

    Simple spice, recognizable whole food.

  14. ClovesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple spice for flavor.

    Additional note

    Simple spice, recognizable whole food.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation appears. It is not a medical safety rating or nutrition advice. 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

    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 "almond". 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 "milk". 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 "milk". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

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  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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.)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, 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 Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps Gingerbread And Spiced Pear Crackers 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?

Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps Gingerbread And Spiced Pear Crackers shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps Gingerbread And Spiced Pear Crackers: 3g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown sugar, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains pumpkin seeds, flax, almonds, and dried pears; Low saturated fat and modest sodium per serving; Few additives beyond leavening and spices.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour is the first ingredient; Added sugars from brown sugar, sugar, and molasses; Low protein and fiber for the calories.

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.

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