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

Updated 2026-10-19 · Sun-Maid

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Sun-Maid mini snacks vanilla yogurt covered raisins 10-ct bx/.5oz pch received a Food Integrity Score of 54 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The raisins are a simple whole food, but most of this pouch is the yogurt-flavored coating, which is built from refined sugar, a hydrogenated oil, several milk fractions, and emulsifiers. It works better as an occasional treat than a regular snack, since the coating does most of the work here. The glaze and emulsifier are the main reasons some users may want a closer look. Main considerations include hydrogenated palm kernel oil in the coating, soy lecithin emulsifier, and confectioners glaze coating. Simpler options: Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit; pair fruit with plain yogurt instead of a flavored coating.

Food Integrity Score 54/100

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 coating

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit
  • Pair fruit with plain yogurt instead of a flavored coating

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Fruit - Prepared/Processed)
GTIN / UPC
00041143090442
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 Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch

Sun-Maid

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil and soy lecithin emulsifier sit inside the yogurt coating, and confectioners glaze adds a shellac-based coating.

Consider This

The coating's sugar, hydrogenated oil, dry milk powders, emulsifier, and tapioca dextrin read like a factory-formulated candy shell rather than simple fruit.

Good Substitutes

Plain raisins or dried fruit with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, lightly sweetened with honey, gives you the same playful snack without the engineered coating.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

The raisins are a simple whole food, but most of this pouch is the yogurt-flavored coating, which is built from refined sugar, a hydrogenated oil, several milk fractions, and emulsifiers. It works better as an occasional treat than a regular snack, since the coating does most of the work here. The glaze and emulsifier are the main reasons some users may want a closer look.

Key Highlights

What stood out

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

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil — Hydrogenated industrial fat
  • Soy Lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Confectioners Glaze — Shellac-based glazing agent
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Tapioca Dextrin — Texture-modifying starch derivative

Highest concern ingredients

  • Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (8/10) — Hydrogenated industrial fat in the coating.
  • Confectioners Glaze (6/10) — Shellac-based glazing agent.
  • Vanilla Yogurt Flavored Coating (6/10) — Compound coating driving the formulation.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain raisins or unsweetened dried fruit.
  • Pair fruit with plain yogurt instead of a flavored coating.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Ingredients: Vanilla Yogurt Flavored Coating (Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Dry Nonfat Yogurt [Cultured Skim Milk], Whey, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Extract), 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

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Hydrogenated fats are an industrial formulation input many users track.

    Additional note

    Hydrogenated industrial fat used in the coating.

    Family watchlist

    Hydrogenated oil.

  2. Vanilla Yogurt Flavored CoatingConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernCompound coatingWatchlist

    What this is

    Compound coating

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Engineered coating that drives most of the product's formulation.

    Additional note

    Compound coating built from sugar, hydrogenated oil, milk solids, and emulsifier.

    Family watchlist

    Contains hydrogenated oil and emulsifier.

  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 additive coatings many users want to know about.

    Additional note

    Shellac-based glaze used as a coating agent.

    Family watchlist

    Glazing agent, shellac-based.

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

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that many users want flagged.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier used to hold the coating together.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier.

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  1. Tapioca DextrinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernStarch derivativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Starch derivative

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Starch derivatives are texture-focused processing inputs.

    Additional note

    Modified starch-derived ingredient used for body and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-modifying starch derivative.

  2. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a major share of the coating.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener used in the coating.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  3. Nonfat Dry MilkConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy powder

    What this is

    Dairy powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried milk solid adds to the rebuilt coating base.

    Additional note

    Dried dairy powder used for texture and body.

  4. Dry Nonfat Yogurt [Cultured Skim Milk]Concern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy powder

    What this is

    Dairy powder

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried yogurt powder is a processed flavor input.

    Additional note

    Dried yogurt powder used for flavor.

  5. WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy fraction

    What this is

    Dairy fraction

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Whey is a separated dairy fraction added to the coating.

    Additional note

    Dairy fraction used in the coating.

  6. Natural Vanilla ExtractConcern 1/10 — Very low concernFlavoring

    What this is

    Flavoring

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Recognizable flavoring with low concern.

    Additional note

    Flavoring extract, a recognizable flavor input.

  7. RaisinsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole fruit with no formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Dried grapes, a simple whole food.

This is a Food Integrity ingredient-profile 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-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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    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 Vanilla Yogurt 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.

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 Mini Snacks Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch shows about 0.25g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Sun-Maid Mini Snacks Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins 10-Ct Bx/.5oz Pch: 9g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains real raisins as the base; Simple, short ingredient list; Low sodium per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the first coating ingredient; Hydrogenated palm kernel oil present; Yogurt coating is refined and processed.

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.

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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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