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Lesley Stowe Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Lesley Stowe

Quick answer

High integrity

Lesley Stowe rosemary raisin pecan crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This cracker keeps most of its list recognizable, with raisins, pecans, pumpkin and flax seeds doing real food work. The refined flour, sugars, and syrup pull it toward the packaged side, so it is better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined enriched flour base, added brown sugar, refinery syrup, and honey, and citric acid as a functional additive. Simpler options: Look for crackers with whole grain flour and no added syrup; choose versions sweetened only by the fruit already in the recipe.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined enriched flour base
  • Added brown sugar, refinery syrup, and honey
  • Citric acid as a functional additive

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for crackers with whole grain flour and no added syrup
  • Choose versions sweetened only by the fruit already in the recipe

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Lesley Stowe Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00061243711658
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

Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers

Lesley Stowe

High integrity

Warning Signs

Enriched flour, brown sugar, and refinery syrup add refined sweetness and fractions to an otherwise recognizable cracker.

Consider This

Enriched flour with added vitamins, plus refinery syrup and citric acid, reads more like a packaged formula than a homemade cracker.

Good Substitutes

Try a short-list cracker with whole wheat flour, pecans, raisins, and rosemary, and skip the refined syrup and extra sugars.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This cracker keeps most of its list recognizable, with raisins, pecans, pumpkin and flax seeds doing real food work. The refined flour, sugars, and syrup pull it toward the packaged side, so it is better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined enriched flour base
  • Added brown sugar, refinery syrup, and honey
  • Citric acid as a functional additive

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Brown sugar — Added refined sweetener
  • Refinery syrup — Refined sweetener syrup
  • Honey — Added sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Refinery syrup (6/10) — Refined syrup adds concentrated sugar and processing.
  • Unbleached enriched flour (4/10) — Refined, enriched wheat flour base.
  • Brown sugar (4/10) — Refined sugar added for sweetness.

Better choice tips

  • Look for crackers with whole grain flour and no added syrup.
  • Choose versions sweetened only by the fruit already in the recipe.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), THOMPSON RAISINS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, PECANS, FLAX SEEDS, ORGANIC SKIM MILK, SESAME SEEDS, BROWN SUGAR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA), REFINERY SYRUP, SEA SALT, ROSEMARY, HONEY, CITRIC ACID.

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

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

  1. Refinery syrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist

    What this is

    Syrup

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup adds concentrated sugar and processing.

    Additional note

    Refined syrup added for sweetness and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener syrup.

  2. 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 with enrichment adds a more processed base than whole grain.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with added vitamins; common in packaged crackers.

  3. Brown sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added refined sweetener contributes to sugar load.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar added for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Added refined sweetener.

  4. Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional acidulant used for flavor and preservation.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant, typically produced by fermentation.

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  1. Leavening (baking soda)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Standard baking input with low formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Common baking leavener, mild processing.

  2. HoneyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Added sweetener contributes to sugar load despite natural origin.

    Additional note

    Natural sweetener, minimally processed.

    Family watchlist

    Added sweetener.

  3. Thompson raisinsConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried fruit

    What this is

    Dried fruit

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple, recognizable food with natural sweetness.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit, recognizable whole food.

  4. Organic skim milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Mild processing expected for dairy inputs.

    Additional note

    Pasteurized dairy ingredient, category-normal processing.

  5. Pumpkin seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

  6. PecansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Whole tree nut, recognizable food.

  7. Flax seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

  8. Sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole food with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable food.

  9. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral seasoning.

  10. RosemaryConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernHerb

    What this is

    Herb

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable herb with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Dried herb, recognizable food.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple or formulated a food appears. 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.

  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "pecan", "flax", "pumpkin seed". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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)

    See more for this goal

  • 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", "honey". 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", "honey". 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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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Brown sugar)

    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 Lesley Stowe Rosemary Raisin Pecan 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 Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Lesley Stowe Rosemary Raisin Pecan Crackers: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Brown sugar, Refinery syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains pecans, pumpkin, flax, and sesame seeds; Real fruit (raisins) and honey-based sweetening; Few ingredients, no artificial colors listed.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Primary ingredient is enriched refined wheat flour; Added sugars: brown sugar, refinery syrup, honey; Low protein and fiber for the serving size.

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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