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Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins In A Box: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Sun-Maid

Quick answer

High integrity

Sun-Maid california golden raisins in a box received a Food Integrity Score of 90 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable label: California golden raisins with one added preservative. The list is simple and category-normal for dried fruit, so it reads as a whole-food snack rather than a formulated product. Because the fruit is naturally high in sugar, it's best enjoyed in modest portions, and the sulfur dioxide is the one item worth noting for those who prefer unsulfured dried fruit. Main considerations include sulfur dioxide preservative added to the raisins. Simpler options: Choose unsulfured golden raisins if you prefer no added preservatives; watch portion size since dried fruit is concentrated in natural sugar.

Food Integrity Score 90/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Minimal processing
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Sulfur dioxide preservative added to the raisins

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose unsulfured golden raisins if you prefer no added preservatives
  • Watch portion size since dried fruit is concentrated in natural sugar

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins In A Box
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
GTIN / UPC
00041143051603
Serving size
40 g (1/4 cup (40g))
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

California Golden Raisins In A Box

Sun-Maid

High integrity

Warning Signs

Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative is the only flag here, and it's a preservative, not a mystery filler.

Consider This

Golden raisins are naturally sweet dried fruit, but the sulfur dioxide signals this was treated for color and shelf life, so it's not as raw as it looks.

Good Substitutes

Unsulfured raisins or dried fruit with only the grape listed make a cleaner swap for everyday snacking.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable label: California golden raisins with one added preservative. The list is simple and category-normal for dried fruit, so it reads as a whole-food snack rather than a formulated product. Because the fruit is naturally high in sugar, it's best enjoyed in modest portions, and the sulfur dioxide is the one item worth noting for those who prefer unsulfured dried fruit.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Sulfur dioxide preservative added to the raisins

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative — Added preservative for color and shelf-life retention.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative (5/10) — Only additive on the list; preservative function.

Better choice tips

  • Choose unsulfured golden raisins if you prefer no added preservatives.
  • Watch portion size since dried fruit is concentrated in natural sugar.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

California Golden Raisins, Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative.

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

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

  1. Sulfur Dioxide added as a PreservativeConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Preservative some users prefer to avoid in dried fruit.

    Additional note

    Added preservative used to protect color and shelf life.

    Family watchlist

    Preservative added for color and shelf-life retention.

  2. California Golden RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Single recognizable whole food with no added formulation.

    Additional note

    Dried grapes; simple recognizable fruit with category-normal drying.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation appears. 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.

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Mixed

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sulfur Dioxide added as a Preservative)

    This product has 3 additional signals 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.

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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 Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins In A Box 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?

Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins In A Box shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins In A Box: 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 whole-fruit ingredient; Contains some fiber per serving; No artificial colors or sweeteners.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High natural sugar per serving; Sulfur dioxide preservative added; Low protein and fat 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 prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, 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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