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Purely Elizabeth. Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Minis: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Purely Elizabeth.

Quick answer

High integrity

Purely Elizabeth. blueberry hemp ancient grain granola minis received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable ancient-grain granola built mostly from oats, seeds, and grains that are doing normal food jobs. The sugared dried blueberries and coconut palm sugar are the main things to notice, but the overall label has little formulation drama. It reads closer to a simple kitchen recipe than a factory formula, so it fits well as an occasional or regular snack depending on your sweetness preferences. Main considerations include sugared dried blueberries with sunflower oil and coconut palm sugar adds concentrated sweetness. Simpler options: Look for dried blueberries with no added sugar or oil; choose a granola with less added sweetener if sugar is a concern.

Food Integrity Score 88/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Sugared dried blueberries with sunflower oil
  • Coconut palm sugar adds concentrated sweetness

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for dried blueberries with no added sugar or oil
  • Choose a granola with less added sweetener if sugar is a concern

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Purely Elizabeth. Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Minis
Category
Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
GTIN / UPC
00855140002243
Serving size
28 g (1/4 cup)
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

Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Minis

Purely Elizabeth.

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sugared dried blueberries (sugar and sunflower oil) and coconut palm sugar add sweetness on top of the grain base.

Consider This

Dried blueberries with added sugar and sunflower oil are the main refined-leaning inputs here, though the list stays short and recognizable.

Good Substitutes

Toast plain oats, seeds, and quinoa flakes with cinnamon and sweeten lightly with fresh or unsweetened dried blueberries.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable ancient-grain granola built mostly from oats, seeds, and grains that are doing normal food jobs. The sugared dried blueberries and coconut palm sugar are the main things to notice, but the overall label has little formulation drama. It reads closer to a simple kitchen recipe than a factory formula, so it fits well as an occasional or regular snack depending on your sweetness preferences.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Sugared dried blueberries with sunflower oil
  • Coconut palm sugar adds concentrated sweetness

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Dried blueberries (blueberries, sugar, sunflower oil) — Added sugar and refined seed oil
  • Organic coconut palm sugar — Concentrated sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Dried blueberries (blueberries, sugar, sunflower oil) (5/10) — Added sugar and sunflower oil in the dried fruit component.
  • Organic coconut palm sugar (3/10) — Concentrated sweetener added to the blend.

Better choice tips

  • Look for dried blueberries with no added sugar or oil.
  • Choose a granola with less added sweetener if sugar is a concern.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT PALM SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, DRIED BLUEBERRIES (BLUEBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEEDS, ORGANIC PUFFED AMARANTH, ORGANIC HEMP SEEDS, ORGANIC MILLET FLAKES, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, ORGANIC CINNAMON, SALT.

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

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

  1. Dried blueberries (blueberries, sugar, sunflower oil)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetened dried fruitWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetened dried fruit

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Added sugar and sunflower oil make this a sweetened, oil-treated dried fruit component.

    Additional note

    Sugared and oil-treated dried fruit; added sugar and sunflower oil present.

    Family watchlist

    Added sugar and refined seed oil

  2. Organic coconut palm sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Adds concentrated sweetness; a common sugar-type input to be aware of.

    Additional note

    Concentrated sweetener, though less refined than typical sugars.

    Family watchlist

    Concentrated sweetener

  3. Organic raw virgin coconut oilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPlant oil

    What this is

    Plant oil

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Minimally processed fat with a simple, recognizable profile.

    Additional note

    Minimally processed plant fat, a simple recognizable oil.

  4. Organic puffed amaranthConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPuffed grain

    What this is

    Puffed grain

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Puffing is expected for this grain and does not add formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Puffed grain; expected category processing for a cereal component.

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  1. Organic gluten-free oatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable grain base with little processing beyond normal milling and flaking.

    Additional note

    Recognizable whole grain with no added formulation.

  2. Organic sunflower seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed

    What this is

    Whole seed

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole seed, a simple food ingredient.

    Additional note

    Simple whole seed with no added formulation.

  3. Organic hemp seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed

    What this is

    Whole seed

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple whole seed with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, recognizable and simple.

  4. Organic millet flakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Flaked whole grain with normal processing for the category.

    Additional note

    Flaked whole grain, recognizable and category-normal.

  5. Organic quinoa flakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain

    What this is

    Whole grain

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Flaked whole grain with normal processing for the category.

    Additional note

    Flaked whole grain, recognizable and category-normal.

  6. Organic chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole seed

    What this is

    Whole seed

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple whole seed with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Whole seed, simple and recognizable.

  7. Organic cinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable single spice with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Simple spice with a single recognizable source.

  8. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Single recognizable seasoning with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning, single recognizable ingredient.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food 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.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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.

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  • 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 "chia", "hemp seed", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "oat", "oats". See ingredients for details.)

    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 Purely Elizabeth. Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Minis highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. 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?

Purely Elizabeth. Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Minis shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Purely Elizabeth. Blueberry Hemp Ancient Grain Granola Minis: 6g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Coconut palm sugar, Added sugar in dried blueberries. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole grains: oats, amaranth, millet, quinoa; Seeds add fiber, omega-3s, and plant protein; Short, recognizable ingredient list with no artificial colors.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Coconut palm sugar and dried blueberry sugar add added sugar; Coconut oil raises saturated fat; Sunflower oil in dried blueberries.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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

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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