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Taos Mountain Toasted Coconut Energy Bar: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Taos Mountain toasted coconut energy bar received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. The label stays refreshingly simple, with recognizable nuts, seeds, coconut, and sweeteners doing normal food jobs. Its sugar content is the main thing to keep an eye on, so it works best as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include sugar contributed by honey and coconut sugar and refined coconut oil used as binder. Simpler options: Choose a version with less added sweetener if sugar intake is a concern; pick bars where nuts and seeds lead the ingredient list.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Sugar contributed by honey and coconut sugar
- Refined coconut oil used as binder
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a version with less added sweetener if sugar intake is a concern
- Pick bars where nuts and seeds lead the ingredient list
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Taos Mountain Toasted Coconut Energy Bar
- Brand
- Taos Mountain
- Category
- Snacks (source: Snack, Energy & Granola Bars)
- GTIN / UPC
00891352001971- Serving size
- 62 g (1 bar)
- 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
Toasted Coconut Energy Bar
Taos Mountain
High integrity
Warning Signs
Honey and coconut sugar add sweetness, but the list has no artificial colors, flavors, or emulsifiers to flag.
Consider This
This bar is closer to a simple snack recipe than a factory formula; the main processing is coconut and nut preparation.
Good Substitutes
Keep the same almond, coconut, chia, and vanilla base but use less honey or coconut sugar for a lower-sweetness version.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe label stays refreshingly simple, with recognizable nuts, seeds, coconut, and sweeteners doing normal food jobs. Its sugar content is the main thing to keep an eye on, so it works best as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sugar contributed by honey and coconut sugar
- Refined coconut oil used as binder
Highest concern ingredients
- Honey (3/10) — Sweetener contributing sugar content.
- Coconut sugar* (3/10) — Sweetener contributing sugar content.
- Coconut oil* (2/10) — Refined plant fat used as binder.
Better choice tips
- Choose a version with less added sweetener if sugar intake is a concern.
- Pick bars where nuts and seeds lead the ingredient list.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ALMONDS, COCONUT FLAKES*, HONEY, COCONUT SUGAR*, CHIA SEEDS, COCONUT OIL*, SHREDDED COCONUT, PURE GROUND VANILLA BEANS*, SEA SALT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
HoneyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Sweetener that contributes sugar, though it is a recognizable food.
Additional note
Natural sweetener; adds sugar content.
Coconut sugar*Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Sweetener adding sugar, though less refined than typical table sugar.
Additional note
Minimally refined sugar from coconut sap.
Coconut oil*Concern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined plant fat used in a simple formulation.
Additional note
Plant oil used as a binder and fat source.
Coconut flakes*Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Minimal preparation typical for coconut products.
Additional note
Coconut prepared as flakes; asterisk suggests organic.
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Shredded coconutConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Category-normal coconut preparation.
Additional note
Coconut meat cut into shreds; minimal processing.
AlmondsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-food ingredient with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple whole nut, recognizable food.
Chia seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole seed with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple whole seed, recognizable food.
Pure ground vanilla beans*Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Pure flavoring with no additive or vague flavor system.
Additional note
Ground vanilla bean, a single-ingredient flavoring.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile 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.
Low-Spike Stability
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "almond". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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 "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary 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 "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar", "honey". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "coconut oil". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Minimally Processed Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, 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 Taos Mountain Toasted Coconut Energy Bar 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?
Taos Mountain Toasted Coconut Energy Bar shows about 5.02g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Taos Mountain Toasted Coconut Energy Bar: 16g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include honey, coconut sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Almonds and chia seeds add whole-food fat and fiber; Good fiber for a snack (about 5g).
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugars from honey and coconut sugar (about 16g total); High saturated fat from coconut oil and flakes (5g); Calorie-dense at about 304 kcal per bar.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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