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Member's Mark Pure Clear Frying Oil: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Member's Mark

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Member's Mark pure clear frying oil received a Food Integrity Score of 61 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a short list, but it is built from industrial inputs rather than a simple recipe. The soybean oil is refined, and the TBHQ and dimethylpolysiloxane are formulation helpers added for shelf life and foam control. It is fine as an occasional frying oil for some users, but a simpler oil is a better everyday pick. Main considerations include refined soybean oil as the main fat, synthetic tbhq preservative, and silicone anti-foaming agent. Simpler options: Choose a single-ingredient oil such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil; look for refined coconut or avocado oil with no added preservatives or anti-foaming agents.

Food Integrity Score 61/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined soybean oil as the main fat
  • Synthetic TBHQ preservative
  • Silicone anti-foaming agent

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose a single-ingredient oil such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • Look for refined coconut or avocado oil with no added preservatives or anti-foaming agents

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Member's Mark Pure Clear Frying Oil
Category
Pantry & Oils (source: Vegetable & Cooking Oils)
GTIN / UPC
00078742061481
Serving size
14 g (1 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

Pure Clear Frying Oil

Member's Mark

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean oil is a refined seed oil, and TBHQ is a synthetic preservative that many users prefer to avoid.

Consider This

Refined soybean oil, TBHQ, and dimethylpolysiloxane are typical of factory-formulated frying oils rather than a simple kitchen ingredient.

Good Substitutes

Use a single-ingredient oil like extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or refined coconut oil for simpler frying.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a short list, but it is built from industrial inputs rather than a simple recipe. The soybean oil is refined, and the TBHQ and dimethylpolysiloxane are formulation helpers added for shelf life and foam control. It is fine as an occasional frying oil for some users, but a simpler oil is a better everyday pick.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined soybean oil as the main fat
  • Synthetic TBHQ preservative
  • Silicone anti-foaming agent

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean oil — Refined seed oil
  • TBHQ — Synthetic preservative
  • Dimethylpolysiloxane — Synthetic anti-foaming agent

Highest concern ingredients

  • TBHQ (6/10) — Synthetic preservative added for shelf life.
  • Soybean oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil as the primary fat.
  • Dimethylpolysiloxane (5/10) — Silicone-based anti-foaming agent.

Better choice tips

  • Choose a single-ingredient oil such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Look for refined coconut or avocado oil with no added preservatives or anti-foaming agents.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SOYBEAN OIL, TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED AS PRESERVATIVES AND DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE ADDED AS ANTI-FOAMING AGENT.

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

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

  1. TBHQConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Synthetic preservative added to extend oil shelf life.

    Additional note

    Synthetic antioxidant preservative for oil stability.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic preservative.

  2. Soybean oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are a common family watchlist item.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used as the main fat.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  3. DimethylpolysiloxaneConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernAnti-foaming agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Anti-foaming agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Synthetic anti-foaming agent also used in non-food applications.

    Additional note

    Silicone-based anti-foaming agent used in frying oils.

    Family watchlist

    Synthetic anti-foaming agent.

  4. Citric acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acidulant with low concern at this level.

    Additional note

    Acidulant and mild preservative helper.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a product appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient 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.

  • 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 (Soybean oil)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Soybean oil)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 (Soybean oil)

    This product has 1 additional signal 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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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Neutral

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.

    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 Member's Mark Pure Clear Frying Oil 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?

Member's Mark Pure Clear Frying Oil shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Member's Mark Pure Clear Frying Oil: 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: Single-ingredient base oil with no sugar or sodium; Zero fiber and protein, neutral macro profile.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Soybean oil is a prominent seed oil; Contains TBHQ preservative and anti-foaming silicone agent; Highly refined, minimal whole-food content.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same pantry & oils differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Pantry & Oils, 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.

Sources, citations & safety

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