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Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Chocolate Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Sun-Maid

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Sun-Maid mini snacks chocolate yog covered raisins 10-ct bx/.5oz pch received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The raisins are the simple part here; the coating does most of the work, with sugar and a hydrogenated oil doing the heavy lifting. This is a treat to eat occasionally rather than a regular snack, and the glaze and emulsifier add formulation concerns many people prefer to avoid. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating, soy lecithin emulsifier, and confectioners glaze shine agent. Simpler options: Choose plain raisins or dried fruit with no coating; look for chocolate with cocoa butter and a short ingredient list.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
  • Soy lecithin emulsifier
  • Confectioners glaze shine agent

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain raisins or dried fruit with no coating
  • Look for chocolate with cocoa butter and a short ingredient list

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Chocolate Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
GTIN / UPC
00041143090831
Serving size
14 g (1 Pouch (14g))
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

Mini Snacks Chocolate Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch

Sun-Maid

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil and soy lecithin sit in the coating, and confectioners glaze adds a shellac-based shine.

Consider This

This snack reads like a candy-coated formulation, with a yogurt-flavored coating built from sugar, hydrogenated oil, emulsifier, and flavor on top of raisins.

Good Substitutes

Plain raisins, or dark chocolate-dipped fruit with cocoa butter and a short ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

The raisins are the simple part here; the coating does most of the work, with sugar and a hydrogenated oil doing the heavy lifting. This is a treat to eat occasionally rather than a regular snack, and the glaze and emulsifier add formulation concerns many people prefer to avoid.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating
  • Soy lecithin emulsifier
  • Confectioners glaze shine agent

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil — Hydrogenated fat used for coating structure.
  • Soy Lecithin — Emulsifier used for texture.
  • Natural Vanilla Flavor — Flavor listed without full detail.
  • Confectioners Glaze — Shellac-based glazing agent.

Highest concern ingredients

  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated fat in the coating.
  • Confectioners Glaze (6/10) — Shellac-based glazing agent.
  • Chocolate Yogurt Flavored Coating (6/10) — Multi-part formulated coating blend.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain raisins or dried fruit with no coating
  • Look for chocolate with cocoa butter and a short ingredient list

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Ingredients: Chocolate Yogurt Flavored Coating (Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey, Nonfat Milk], Soy Lecithin [an emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Raisins, Tapioca Dextrin, Confectioners Glaze.

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

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

  1. Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilConcern 8/10 — Higher concernHydrogenated oilWatchlist · Higher concern

    What this is

    Hydrogenated oil

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Hydrogenated fats are often flagged for formulation-based concern.

    Additional note

    Hydrogenated fat used for texture and set in coating.

    Family watchlist

    Hydrogenated oil used for coating structure.

  2. Chocolate Yogurt Flavored CoatingConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernCompound coatingVague label term

    What this is

    Compound coating

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Multiple refined and formulated inputs make up the coating system.

    Additional note

    Coating blend containing several refined and formulated components.

  3. Confectioners GlazeConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Glazing agent

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Glazing agents are formulation additives and may be animal-derived.

    Additional note

    Shellac-based glaze used for shine and coating.

    Family watchlist

    Glazing agent, often shellac-based.

  4. Soy LecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are functional additives used for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to stabilize the coating.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier used for coating texture.

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  1. Natural Vanilla FlavorConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavorWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Flavor ingredients can be broad and less specific than whole-food ingredients.

    Additional note

    Flavor system; the source and extraction are not detailed.

    Family watchlist

    Flavoring listed without full detail.

  2. Tapioca DextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch derivativeAdditive

    What this is

    Starch derivative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Modified starch-type ingredients are refined and texture-oriented.

    Additional note

    Starch-derived ingredient used for texture and bulk.

  3. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a major sweetener in this coating.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener, common in confections.

  4. Yogurt PowderConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor ingredient

    What this is

    Flavor ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried yogurt powder is used to build a yogurt flavor profile.

    Additional note

    Dried cultured dairy ingredient providing yogurt flavor.

  5. Whey PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dairy powders are common and mildly processed.

    Additional note

    Dairy-derived protein powder, mildly processed.

  6. Nonfat Milk PowderConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common dried dairy ingredient in confectionery.

    Additional note

    Dried dairy ingredient, category-normal processing.

  7. Cocoa PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Cocoa is a recognizable base flavor ingredient.

    Additional note

    Ground cocoa, category-normal processing.

  8. RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Raisins are a simple whole-food base.

    Additional note

    Dried grapes, simple recognizable fruit.

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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    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

  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "milk", "whey", "yogurt". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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 "milk", "whey", "yogurt". 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 Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Chocolate Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Chocolate Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Chocolate Yog Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar in coating. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Raisins provide whole-fruit base; Small single-serve portion; Some fiber from dried fruit.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Coating is mostly sugar; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil (saturated fat); Refined sugar and glaze add processing.

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.

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