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Signature Select Dry Roasted Peanuts: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Signature Select

Quick answer

High integrity

Signature Select dry roasted peanuts received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. The label is mostly peanuts with a short seasoning layer, so it reads closer to a simple snack than a factory formula. Refined corn-derived helpers and a vague spice line keep it from being fully straightforward, so it works well as an occasional pick rather than a constant staple. Main considerations include refined corn-derived coating helpers, broad unnamed spice category, and added sugar and corn syrup solids. Simpler options: Choose dry roasted peanuts with only peanuts and salt listed; pick lightly salted peanuts without starches or corn syrup solids.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined corn-derived coating helpers
  • Broad unnamed spice category
  • Added sugar and corn syrup solids

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose dry roasted peanuts with only peanuts and salt listed
  • Pick lightly salted peanuts without starches or corn syrup solids

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Signature Select Dry Roasted Peanuts
Category
Snacks (source: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks)
GTIN / UPC
00021130292998
Serving size
28 g (about 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

Dry Roasted Peanuts

Signature Select

High integrity

Warning Signs

Maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, and cornstarch show up as refined, texture-and-sweetness helpers in an otherwise simple peanut base.

Consider This

Maltodextrin, corn syrup solids, and the vague spice blend suggest a coating-style formulation rather than plain roasted peanuts.

Good Substitutes

Plain dry roasted peanuts with only salt, or lightly salted peanuts with no added starches or syrup solids.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

The label is mostly peanuts with a short seasoning layer, so it reads closer to a simple snack than a factory formula. Refined corn-derived helpers and a vague spice line keep it from being fully straightforward, so it works well as an occasional pick rather than a constant staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined corn-derived coating helpers
  • Broad unnamed spice category
  • Added sugar and corn syrup solids

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Maltodextrin — Refined corn-derived carbohydrate used for coating bulk
  • Corn syrup solids — Refined corn sweetener solids
  • Spice — Vague broad category

Highest concern ingredients

  • Maltodextrin (6/10) — Refined corn-derived coating helper
  • Corn syrup solids (6/10) — Refined corn sweetener solids
  • Spice (5/10) — Broad unnamed spice category

Better choice tips

  • Choose dry roasted peanuts with only peanuts and salt listed.
  • Pick lightly salted peanuts without starches or corn syrup solids.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

PEANUTS, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SEA SALT, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SMOKED TORULA YEAST, PAPRIKA (COLOR), SPICE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER.

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

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

  1. MaltodextrinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbohydrateWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Refined carbohydrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined corn-derived carbohydrate used to build coating texture and bulk.

    Additional note

    Refined corn-derived carbohydrate used as a bulking and coating helper.

    Family watchlist

    Refined corn-derived carbohydrate often flagged in formulated foods.

  2. Corn syrup solidsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined sweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined corn sweetener solids add sweetness and coating bulk.

    Additional note

    Refined corn sweetener solids used in the seasoning coat.

    Family watchlist

    Refined corn sweetener often flagged for less-whole formulations.

  3. SpiceConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad spice category hides which specific spices are included.

    Additional note

    Broad spice category; specific spices are not named.

    Family watchlist

    Broad spice category does not name specific spices.

  4. CornstarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch helps coat and texture the seasoning layer.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for coating texture.

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  1. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar adds sweetness in a small seasoning amount.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener in a small seasoning amount.

  2. Smoked torula yeastConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor ingredient

    What this is

    Flavor ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Yeast-derived flavor adds savory depth to the seasoning.

    Additional note

    Yeast-derived flavor ingredient used for savory depth.

  3. Paprika (color)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSpice color

    What this is

    Spice color

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Spice used for flavor and color in the coating.

    Additional note

    Spice used partly for color in the seasoning.

  4. Garlic powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried seasoning with minimal processing.

    Additional note

    Dried garlic seasoning, simple recognizable spice.

  5. Onion powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dried seasoning with minimal processing.

    Additional note

    Dried onion seasoning, simple recognizable spice.

  6. PeanutsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Main ingredient is a recognizable whole food.

    Additional note

    Core whole food; roasting is category-normal processing.

  7. Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no added complexity.

    Additional note

    Simple seasoning, recognizable mineral salt.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, 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 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)

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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 (Maltodextrin)

    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 (Maltodextrin)

    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 (Maltodextrin)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "peanut". See ingredients for details.)

    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.

    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 Signature Select Dry Roasted Peanuts 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?

Signature Select Dry Roasted Peanuts shows about 1.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Signature Select Dry Roasted Peanuts: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, corn syrup solids. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole peanuts as the main ingredient; Good plant protein and fiber per serving; Low added sugar (about 1 g).

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderate for a snack; Contains cornstarch and maltodexterin fillers; Calorie-dense from natural peanut fat.

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.

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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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