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Trader Joe's Mango Sticky Rice Crisps: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Trader Joe's mango sticky rice crisps received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. The ingredient list is longer than it needs to be for a crisp, with several sugar forms, a sulfite, and a glycerin all doing behind-the-scenes work. Real foods like sticky rice, mung beans, and coconut milk are present, so it is not junk, but this reads as occasional snacking rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include sulfur dioxide preservative for color retention, multiple added sugars and syrups, and refined palm oil and glycerin. Simpler options: Look for dried mango with no added sugar, syrup, or sulfites; choose crisps that list simple rice, mung, and coconut with minimal sweeteners.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Sulfur dioxide preservative for color retention
- Multiple added sugars and syrups
- Refined palm oil and glycerin
Simpler options to consider
- Look for dried mango with no added sugar, syrup, or sulfites
- Choose crisps that list simple rice, mung, and coconut with minimal sweeteners
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Mango Sticky Rice Crisps
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00000000766708- Serving size
- 28 g (1 portion (28 g))
- 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
Mango Sticky Rice Crisps
Trader Joe's
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Sulfur dioxide, glycerin, and palm oil stand out as formulation helpers in this otherwise fruit-and-rice snack.
Consider This
Mango syrup, glucose syrup, and mango flavor systems layered onto dried mango suggest a sweetened, engineered snack profile.
Good Substitutes
Plain dried mango with sticky rice and coconut milk, with no added syrups, glycerin, or sulfites, would read much cleaner.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThe ingredient list is longer than it needs to be for a crisp, with several sugar forms, a sulfite, and a glycerin all doing behind-the-scenes work. Real foods like sticky rice, mung beans, and coconut milk are present, so it is not junk, but this reads as occasional snacking rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sulfur dioxide preservative for color retention
- Multiple added sugars and syrups
- Refined palm oil and glycerin
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sulfur dioxide — Sulfite preservative
- Palm oil — Refined vegetable fat
- Glycerin — Humectant additive
- Cane sugar, sugar, glucose syrup — Refined sweeteners
Highest concern ingredients
- Sulfur dioxide (to maintain color) (7/10) — Sulfite preservative used for color retention.
- Mango syrup (6/10) — Layered syrup with glucose and sugar.
- Glycerin (5/10) — Humectant additive for texture control.
Better choice tips
- Look for dried mango with no added sugar, syrup, or sulfites.
- Choose crisps that list simple rice, mung, and coconut with minimal sweeteners.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
STICKY RICE (RICE, WATER), DRIED MANGO (MANGO, CANE SUGAR, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER], SULFUR DIOXIDE [TO MAINTAIN COLOR), MUNG BEANS, COCONUT MILK, PALM OIL, WATERMELON JUICE, SUGAR, SALT, SESAME SEEDS, MANGO SYRUP (MANGO PUREE, SUGAR, SALT, GLUCOSE SYRUP, COCONUT MILK. CONTAINS SESAME, COCONUT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Sulfur dioxide (to maintain color)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Sulfite preservative some users prefer to avoid in snacks.
Additional note
Preservative used to keep dried fruit color.
Family watchlist
Sulfite preservative
Mango syrup (mango puree, sugar, salt, glucose syrup, coconut milk)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetener syrupWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener syrup
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Layered syrup adds refined sweeteners on top of fruit.
Additional note
Sweetened syrup with glucose syrup and mango puree.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweeteners
GlycerinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernHumectantWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Humectant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functions as a moisture-control helper rather than a food base.
Additional note
Humectant used to keep dried fruit soft.
Family watchlist
Texture-control additive
Palm oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Industrial fat often used for texture and shelf-stable crispness.
Additional note
Refined vegetable fat used for crisping and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined palm oil
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Glucose syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined syrup sweetener adding to total sugar load.
Additional note
Refined corn-derived syrup within the mango syrup.
Family watchlist
Refined syrup sweetener
Cane sugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sugar adds sweetness beyond the fruit itself.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added to dried mango.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Second added sugar source in the formula.
Additional note
Added refined sugar.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Citric acid (acidifier)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common additive with mild formulation role.
Additional note
Common acidulant used for tartness and preservation.
Watermelon juiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFruit juice
What this is
Fruit juice
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Juice adds sweetness and flavor beyond the rice base.
Additional note
Concentrated juice used for flavor and sweetness.
Dried mangoConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Real fruit, though dried fruit is often sweetened.
Additional note
Dried fruit; drying is category-normal.
Coconut milkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Standard coconut milk preparation.
Sticky rice (rice, water)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable base ingredient doing a normal food job.
Additional note
Simple grain with water; minimal concern.
Mung beansConcern 1/10 — Very low concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable legume contributing protein and fiber.
Additional note
Legume added as a whole food ingredient.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Standard seasoning with no special concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
Sesame seedsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seed ingredient.
Additional note
Whole seed used as topping.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. 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-outsMetabolic 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.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic 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.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "rice". 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 "rice", "sugar", "syrup". 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 "rice", "sugar", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
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 "palm 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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "rice", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "palm oil". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, 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.
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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 Trader Joe's Mango Sticky Rice Crisps 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?
Trader Joe's Mango Sticky Rice Crisps shows about 2g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Mango Sticky Rice Crisps: 8g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real mango and mung beans included; Some fiber per serving; Relatively low sodium per serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Multiple added sugar sources in ingredient list; Palm oil and refined rice base; Sulfur dioxide and glycerin additives.
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
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