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Purely Elizabeth. Honey Almond + Probiotics Ancient Grain Granola: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Purely Elizabeth. honey almond + probiotics ancient grain granola received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a mostly simple, recognizable granola built from oats, nuts, seeds, and grains with very little label drama. The probiotic cluster with inulin and palm oil is the main formulation signal, and the added sweeteners make it a fine occasional choice rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include probiotic cultures bundled with inulin and palm oil, added coconut sugar and honey sweeteners, and refined carrier fractions in the probiotic blend. Simpler options: Choose oat or nut granolas with fewer added sweeteners and no separate probiotic carrier blend; look for lists where the sweetener and oil sit lower and the whole grains and nuts lead.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Probiotic cultures bundled with inulin and palm oil
- Added coconut sugar and honey sweeteners
- Refined carrier fractions in the probiotic blend
Simpler options to consider
- Choose oat or nut granolas with fewer added sweeteners and no separate probiotic carrier blend
- Look for lists where the sweetener and oil sit lower and the whole grains and nuts lead
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Purely Elizabeth. Honey Almond + Probiotics Ancient Grain Granola
- Brand
- Purely Elizabeth.
- Category
- Breakfast & Cereal (source: Cereal)
- GTIN / UPC
00810589031094- Serving size
- 30 g (1/3 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
Honey Almond + Probiotics Ancient Grain Granola
Purely Elizabeth.
High integrity
Warning Signs
Inulin and palm oil sit inside the probiotic blend, adding a refined-fraction and vague-formulation layer to an otherwise recognizable list.
Consider This
Coconut sugar and honey are sweeteners that add up across the granola, though the rest of the list stays largely whole-food and recognizable.
Good Substitutes
Plain rolled oats, almonds, chia, and a little honey toasted at home give the same crunch with fewer engineered inputs.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a mostly simple, recognizable granola built from oats, nuts, seeds, and grains with very little label drama. The probiotic cluster with inulin and palm oil is the main formulation signal, and the added sweeteners make it a fine occasional choice rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Probiotic cultures bundled with inulin and palm oil
- Added coconut sugar and honey sweeteners
- Refined carrier fractions in the probiotic blend
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Coconut Sugar — Concentrated sweetener
- Probiotic Cultures — Blended cultures with carriers
- Inulin — Isolated fiber carrier
- Palm Oil — Refined palm oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Probiotic Cultures (5/10) — Blended cultures with carriers adds formulation layering.
- Inulin (5/10) — Isolated fiber used as a carrier.
- Palm Oil (5/10) — Refined palm oil within the probiotic blend.
Better choice tips
- Choose oat or nut granolas with fewer added sweeteners and no separate probiotic carrier blend.
- Look for lists where the sweetener and oil sit lower and the whole grains and nuts lead.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC GLUTEN-FREE OATS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN COCONUT OIL, ALMONDS, ORGANIC HONEY, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER KERNELS, ORGANIC QUINOA FLAKES, ORGANIC AMARANTH PUFFS, ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS, SALT, CINNAMON, PROBIOTIC CULTURES (INULIN, PALM OIL, BACILLUS COAGULANS GBI-30 6086).
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Probiotic CulturesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Cultures are bundled with carriers, adding formulation layering.
Additional note
Probiotic culture blend with added carriers.
Family watchlist
Blended cultures with carriers warrant a closer look.
InulinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiberWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated fiber is a formulation helper rather than a whole food.
Additional note
Isolated fiber used as a carrier.
Family watchlist
Isolated fiber used as carrier, worth noting.
Palm OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined oil used as a carrier adds processing and watchlist interest.
Additional note
Refined palm oil in the probiotic blend.
Family watchlist
Refined palm oil is commonly flagged by family watchlists.
Organic Coconut SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated sweetener adds sugar without much structure.
Additional note
Sugar-type sweetener; adds sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined-sweetener family awareness.
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Organic HoneyConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Adds sugar; recognizable natural ingredient.
Additional note
Natural sweetener, minimally processed.
Organic Amaranth PuffsConcern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Puffing is expected but adds mild processing.
Additional note
Puffed grain, mild expansion processing.
Bacillus Coagulans GBI-30 6086Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCulture strain
What this is
Culture strain
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Strain-specific culture is lab-designated rather than a common food ingredient.
Additional note
Specific probiotic strain, lab-designated.
Organic Raw Virgin Coconut OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernPlant oil
What this is
Plant oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable fat source with mild processing.
Additional note
Plain coconut oil, minimally refined.
Organic Gluten-Free OatsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple grain base with no added formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable whole-grain oats, category-normal.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Whole nut, recognizable.
Organic Sunflower KernelsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple whole seed with no added processing.
Additional note
Whole seed kernels, recognizable.
Organic Quinoa FlakesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable grain with expected flaking.
Additional note
Whole grain flakes, category-normal.
Organic Chia SeedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Whole seeds, recognizable.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning, recognizable.
CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with no added formulation.
Additional note
Recognizable spice.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient-list formulation patterns only. It is not a medical safety rating or health claim. 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
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "honey". 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", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic 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", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "oat", "quinoa", "almond". 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 "honey". 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 "honey". 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 "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 "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: Family watchlist items (Coconut Sugar)
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: Family watchlist items (Coconut Sugar)
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: Family watchlist items (Coconut Sugar)
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 oil", "coconut oil". 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 "oat". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil", "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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.
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.
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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. Honey Almond + Probiotics Ancient Grain Granola 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Purely Elizabeth. Honey Almond + Probiotics Ancient Grain Granola shows about 2.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Purely Elizabeth. Honey Almond + Probiotics Ancient Grain Granola: 7g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include coconut sugar, honey. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole-grain oats, quinoa, and amaranth base; Almonds, chia, and sunflower seeds add fiber and fats; Low sodium per serving (135 mg).
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Coconut sugar and honey add 7 g sugar per serving; Coconut oil raises saturated fat (3 g per serving); Calorie-dense for a 1/3 cup portion.
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
- 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.
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