Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Mariani Vanilla Yogurt Raisins: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Mariani vanilla yogurt raisins received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a candy-style snack where raisins are carrying a multi-layer coating of refined sugar, hydrogenated fat, emulsifiers, colors, and flavor. The raisins themselves are simple, but the coating does most of the work, so it fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday snack. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating, titanium dioxide and multiple additive helpers, and vague natural flavor and glazing agent. Simpler options: Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without a coating; pair plain dried fruit with plain yogurt for a simpler snack.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
- Titanium dioxide and multiple additive helpers
- Vague natural flavor and glazing agent
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without a coating
- Pair plain dried fruit with plain yogurt for a simpler snack
You are viewing ingredients and processing. Switch to Longevity for nutrition and longer-term eating pattern fit.
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Mariani Vanilla Yogurt Raisins
- Brand
- Mariani
- Category
- Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
- GTIN / UPC
00071022308375- Serving size
- 30 g (2 Tbsp)
- 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
Vanilla Yogurt Raisins
Mariani
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Hydrogenated palm kernel oil and titanium dioxide sit inside the yogurt coating, a clear red flag for many label readers.
Consider This
Confectioners glaze, corn syrup, tapioca dextrin, and maltodextrin point to a formulated coating system built for texture and shelf appeal.
Good Substitutes
Plain raisins or dried fruit with a spoonful of plain yogurt powder you mix yourself keep the flavor without the coating engineering.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a candy-style snack where raisins are carrying a multi-layer coating of refined sugar, hydrogenated fat, emulsifiers, colors, and flavor. The raisins themselves are simple, but the coating does most of the work, so it fits better as an occasional treat than an everyday snack.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
- Titanium dioxide and multiple additive helpers
- Vague natural flavor and glazing agent
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil — Hydrogenated fat
- Titanium dioxide — Added white color additive
- Confectioners glaze — Shellac-based glazing agent
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor category
- Corn syrup — Refined syrup sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Hydrogenated palm kernel oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated fat used in coating.
- Titanium dioxide (8/10) — Added white color additive.
- Yogurt flavored coating (7/10) — Vague formulated coating system.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit without a coating.
- Pair plain dried fruit with plain yogurt for a simpler snack.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
YOGURT FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT MILK POWDER, YOGURT POWDER [CULTURED WHEY AND NONFAT MILK], WHEY POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL FLAVOR), RAISINS, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CONFECTIONERS GLAZE, CORN SYRUP, AND MALTODEXTRIN.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Hydrogenated palm kernel oilConcern 8/10 — Higher concernHydrogenated oilWatchlist · Higher concern
What this is
Hydrogenated oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Hydrogenated oils are commonly flagged by label-focused users.
Additional note
Hydrogenated fat used for texture and stability in the coating.
Family watchlist
Hydrogenated oil, commonly flagged by users.
Titanium dioxideConcern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Titanium dioxide is an added color many users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Mineral color additive used for whiteness and opacity.
Family watchlist
Added white color additive.
Yogurt flavored coatingConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Coating blends many refined and additive components into one vague line.
Additional note
Formulated coating system combining several refined and additive inputs.
Family watchlist
Vague coating system with unspecified components.
Confectioners glazeConcern 7/10 — Higher concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Glazing agents are source-sensitive and often flagged for animal-derived origin.
Additional note
Shellac-based glazing agent, a source-sensitive coating.
Family watchlist
Shellac-based glaze, source-sensitive coating.
View all 14 ingredient assessments
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavor is a broad category that hides specific components.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed source compounds.
Family watchlist
Broad flavor category with undisclosed components.
Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that smooth texture.
Additional note
Emulsifier extracted from soybeans and processed.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier used for texture and coating consistency.
Corn syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweeteners add sugar load in a processed form.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived syrup sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener.
Tapioca dextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Dextrin is a processed starch used for texture.
Additional note
Modified starch-derived ingredient used for body and coating.
MaltodextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Maltodextrin is a refined carbohydrate used as a formulation helper.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk and texture.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a primary component of the coating.
Additional note
Refined sweetener, common in confectionery coatings.
Whey powderConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Whey powder is a refined dairy fraction.
Additional note
Dried dairy fraction, refined from whey.
Nonfat milk powderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Dried dairy is common and mildly processed.
Additional note
Dried dairy ingredient, mildly processed.
Yogurt powder (cultured whey and nonfat milk)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy powder
What this is
Dairy powder
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Cultured dairy powder adds flavor with mild processing.
Additional note
Dried cultured dairy powder, mildly processed.
RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dried fruit with no added concern.
Additional note
Dried grapes, simple recognizable fruit.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient profile resembles simple, recognizable foods. 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", "hydrogenated". 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", "maltodextrin". 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", "maltodextrin". 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 "milk", "whey", "yogurt". 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 "milk", "whey", "yogurt". 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 "corn syrup", "maltodextrin", "sugar". 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 "corn syrup", "maltodextrin", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "hydrogenated". 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 "corn", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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", "hydrogenated". 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.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
See how this product fits your goals
Choose what matters most to you and explore a more detailed interpretation of this product's nutrition, ingredients, and tradeoffs.
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 Mariani Vanilla Yogurt Raisins 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?
Mariani Vanilla Yogurt Raisins shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Mariani Vanilla Yogurt Raisins: 19g 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: Contains raisins, a whole-fruit component; Small serving size limits total calories.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first ingredient; high added sugar; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil adds saturated fat; Titanium dioxide and corn syrup add processing load.
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.
See how this item lines up with your goals
Healthy Food Guide covers this product in detail. In KarbCoach, your goals shape what matters most for your meals.
Also available in the app
