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Simple Mills Mediterranean Herb Veggie Pita Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Simple Mills

Quick answer

High integrity

Simple Mills mediterranean herb veggie pita crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This reads as a fairly clean, recognizable cracker with real vegetables, seeds, and herbs doing most of the work. The main drags are the starch and refined-flour inputs plus a rosemary extract added for freshness, so it works best as an occasional snack rather than a daily staple. Main considerations include refined starch and flour inputs, refined seed oil, and rosemary extract added for freshness. Simpler options: Look for crackers with fewer starch and refined flour inputs; choose options made with olive oil or no added preservatives.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined starch and flour inputs
  • Refined seed oil
  • Rosemary extract added for freshness

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for crackers with fewer starch and refined flour inputs
  • Choose options made with olive oil or no added preservatives

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Simple Mills Mediterranean Herb Veggie Pita Crackers
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00856069005599
Serving size
30 g (9 Crackers)
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

Mediterranean Herb Veggie Pita Crackers

Simple Mills

High integrity

Warning Signs

Rosemary extract, tapioca starch, and sunflower oil add functional processing to an otherwise simple cracker.

Consider This

Vegetable flour blend and seed flour blend are fairly refined inputs typical of packaged snack crackers rather than kitchen recipes.

Good Substitutes

Try baking simple crackers at home with whole vegetable slices, seeds, olive oil, herbs, and salt for a shorter label.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This reads as a fairly clean, recognizable cracker with real vegetables, seeds, and herbs doing most of the work. The main drags are the starch and refined-flour inputs plus a rosemary extract added for freshness, so it works best as an occasional snack rather than a daily staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined starch and flour inputs
  • Refined seed oil
  • Rosemary extract added for freshness

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Organic sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
  • Rosemary extract (for freshness) — Preservative-style additive

Highest concern ingredients

  • Rosemary extract (for freshness) (5/10) — Functions as a freshness preservative.
  • Organic sunflower oil (4/10) — Refined seed oil.
  • Tapioca starch (4/10) — Refined starch used for texture.

Better choice tips

  • Look for crackers with fewer starch and refined flour inputs.
  • Choose options made with olive oil or no added preservatives.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

VEGETABLE FLOUR BLEND (SWEET POTATO, PARSNIP, CELERY ROOT), SEED FLOUR BLEND (SUNFLOWER SEEDS, FLAX MEAL), CASSAVA FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, HIMALAYAN SALT, ORGANIC SPICES (THYME, BLACK PEPPER, OREGANO), SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC GARLIC, ROSEMARY EXTRACT (FOR FRESHNESS).

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

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

  1. Rosemary extract (for freshness)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added for shelf life, so it functions as a preservative-style additive.

    Additional note

    Extract used as a freshness preservative.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative-style additive.

  2. Tapioca starchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch

    What this is

    Starch

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined starch adds texture and binding rather than whole-food structure.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for binding and crispness.

  3. Organic sunflower oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSeed oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Seed oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who prefer simpler fats.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for frying or fat content.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil.

  4. Vegetable flour blend (sweet potato, parsnip, celery root)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernVegetable flour

    What this is

    Vegetable flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Milled vegetable flours are more refined than whole vegetables.

    Additional note

    Dried and milled vegetables; mild processing for a flour blend.

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  1. Cassava flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined starchy flour replaces more intact grain or vegetable structure.

    Additional note

    Milled root flour used as a refined base.

  2. Seed flour blend (sunflower seeds, flax meal)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSeed flour

    What this is

    Seed flour

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Ground seeds are mildly processed but recognizable.

    Additional note

    Ground seeds, a fairly normal preparation for this product type.

  3. Organic spices (thyme, black pepper, oregano)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Named spices are specific and recognizable.

    Additional note

    Named dried herbs and spice; specific and recognizable.

  4. Sun-dried tomatoesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDried vegetable

    What this is

    Dried vegetable

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Dried tomatoes are a normal processed vegetable.

    Additional note

    Dried tomato, a category-normal preparation.

  5. Himalayan saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no notable concern.

    Additional note

    Simple mineral salt seasoning.

  6. Organic onionConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no concern.

    Additional note

    Whole vegetable seasoning.

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

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole vegetable with no concern.

    Additional note

    Whole vegetable seasoning.

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.

  • 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 "flax", "sunflower seed". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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 "potato", "sweet potato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "sweet potato", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "sweet potato", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "sweet potato", "tomato". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "flour". See ingredients for details.)

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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 Simple Mills Mediterranean Herb Veggie Pita Crackers 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?

Simple Mills Mediterranean Herb Veggie Pita Crackers shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Simple Mills Mediterranean Herb Veggie Pita Crackers: 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: Vegetable and seed flour blend as base ingredients; Simple ingredient list with no artificial colors; Low added sugar at 2g per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Cassava and tapioca starches are refined starches with low fiber; Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil; Modest protein and fiber for a 150-calorie serving.

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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