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Trader Joe's Blarney Scone: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Trader Joe's blarney scone received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This scone features some industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch and mono- and diglycerides, which contribute to its processed nature. While the core ingredients like flour and butter are common, the inclusion of industrially formulated components suggests reserving this for occasional indulgence, rather than a regular treat. Main considerations include additive load, transparency context, and ingredient concern. Simpler options: Opt for homemade scones; use simple ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Low
What to watch?
- Additive load
- Transparency Context
- Ingredient concern
Simpler options to consider
- Opt for homemade scones
- Use simple ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Blarney Scone
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Plant Based Foods And Beverages)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000944830- Serving size
- 56 g (1 portion (56 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
Blarney Scone
Trader Joe's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Watch out for modified corn starch and mono- and diglycerides.
Consider This
Ingredients like mono- and diglycerides often appear in ultra-processed foods.
Good Substitutes
Opt for homemade scones with basic flour and butter.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis scone features some industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch and mono- and diglycerides, which contribute to its processed nature. While the core ingredients like flour and butter are common, the inclusion of industrially formulated components suggests reserving this for occasional indulgence, rather than a regular treat.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Additive load
- Transparency Context
- Ingredient concern
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- PASTROLOUR — Vague ingredient
- MODIFIED CORN STARCH — Thickener additive
- NO AND DIGLYCERIDES COCUST BEAN GUM) — Emulsifier additive
- NATURAL WHEAT SOUR — Vague ingredient
Highest concern ingredients
- PASTROLOUR (7/10) — Vague ingredient
- NATURAL WHEAT SOUR (6/10) — Vague ingredient
- MODIFIED CORN STARCH (5/10) — Thickener additive
Better choice tips
- Opt for homemade scones
- Use simple ingredients
Ingredients
Ingredient list
UNBLESHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEA FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, THMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ID), RAISINS, PASTROLOUR, BUTTERMILK CULTURED PASTEURIZED REDUCED FAT GRADE A MILK, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NO AND DIGLYCERIDES COCUST BEAN GUM), CANE SUGAR, WATER, UNSALTED BUTTER, CARAWAY SEEDS, BAKING POWDER WING: WHEATGUTEN, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, BAKING SODA, SALT, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (FOR ADDED UM PYROPBOHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE) CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE SS), NATURAL WHEAT SOUR. 1028776001 NET WT. 20 OZ (1 LB 4 OZ) 5678 KD CT LIC. #10307 SKU# 94483EC DM Sadi 20
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
PASTROLOURConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
It's a vague ingredient
Additional note
Unclear ingredient
NATURAL WHEAT SOURConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
It's a vague ingredient
Additional note
Ill-defined sour element
MODIFIED CORN STARCHConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
It's a processed ingredient
Additional note
Treated starch thickener
Family watchlist
Thickener additive
NO AND DIGLYCERIDES COCUST BEAN GUM)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic emulsifier
Additional note
Fat-type emulsifier
Family watchlist
Emulsifier additive
View all 13 ingredient assessments
BAKING POWDER WING: WHEATGUTEN, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID, BAKING SODA, SALT, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (FOR ADDED UM PYROPBOHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE) CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE SS)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Leavening additive
Additional note
Leavening and gluten
Family watchlist
Contains additives
CANE SUGARConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Processed sugar
Additional note
Refined sweetener
UNBLESHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEA FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, THMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ID)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortified grain
What this is
Fortified grain
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined grain with additives
Additional note
Enriched regular flour
BUTTERMILK CULTURED PASTEURIZED REDUCED FAT GRADE A MILKConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Normal dairy processing
Additional note
Cultured dairy product
RAISINSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernFruit
What this is
Fruit
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dried fruit
Additional note
Dried grapes
SALTConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common in packaged foods
Additional note
Common seasoning
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernLiquid
What this is
Liquid
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common solvent
Additional note
Basic liquid
UNSALTED BUTTERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernDairy fat
What this is
Dairy fat
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple dairy ingredient
Additional note
Simple fat
CARAWAY SEEDSConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Common spice
Additional note
Basic spice
This analysis estimates food integrity based on listed ingredients and typical formulation practices. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "baking soda". 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", "cane", "cane sugar". 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane sugar". See ingredients for details.)
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", "cane", "cane sugar". 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 "milk", "butter". 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 "milk", "butter". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". 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 "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
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: Family watchlist items (PASTROLOUR)
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: Family watchlist items (PASTROLOUR)
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: Family watchlist items (PASTROLOUR)
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 "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals 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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Blarney Scone highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Trader Joe's Blarney Scone shows about 1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Blarney Scone: 9g 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: Contains raisins; Includes caraway seeds.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined flour used; Contains modified starch; 9g sugar per serving.
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.
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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