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Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Udi's Gluten Free

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Udi's Gluten Free cinnamon raisin bread received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a gluten-free sandwich-style bread built from several refined starches, gums, and sweeteners to hold its texture. The ingredient list is more engineered than most fresh breads, so it reads better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple. Raisins and cinnamon add some recognizable food, but most of the list is doing structural and shelf-life work. Main considerations include gum blend used for texture, refined canola oil and sugars, and multiple refined starches and maltodextrin. Simpler options: Look for a bread with fewer gums and refined sweeteners; choose a loaf that lists whole-food flours and a single sweetener.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Gum blend used for texture
  • Refined canola oil and sugars
  • Multiple refined starches and maltodextrin

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for a bread with fewer gums and refined sweeteners
  • Choose a loaf that lists whole-food flours and a single sweetener

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Category
Bakery & Bread (source: Breads & Buns)
GTIN / UPC
00698997809258
Serving size
49 g (2 slices)
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

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Udi's Gluten Free

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Canola oil, sugar, invert sugar, and a gum blend of xanthan, sodium alginate, and guar gum shape this loaf more than cinnamon does.

Consider This

Tapioca maltodextrin, potato starch, and enzymes point to a formulated gluten-free structure rather than a simple kitchen recipe.

Good Substitutes

Try a homemade cinnamon raisin loaf using flour, water, yeast, raisins, cinnamon, and salt for a shorter ingredient list.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a gluten-free sandwich-style bread built from several refined starches, gums, and sweeteners to hold its texture. The ingredient list is more engineered than most fresh breads, so it reads better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple. Raisins and cinnamon add some recognizable food, but most of the list is doing structural and shelf-life work.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Gum blend used for texture
  • Refined canola oil and sugars
  • Multiple refined starches and maltodextrin

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
  • Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Invert Sugar — Refined sweetener
  • Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum) — Gums and stabilizers
  • Enzymes — Vague processing aid

Highest concern ingredients

  • Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum) (7/10) — Multiple gums signal texture engineering.
  • Canola Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil on the watchlist.
  • Invert Sugar (5/10) — Processed sugar syrup in the formula.

Better choice tips

  • Look for a bread with fewer gums and refined sweeteners.
  • Choose a loaf that lists whole-food flours and a single sweetener.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, RAISINS (RAISINS, PALM OIL), BROWN RICE FLOUR (RICE FLOUR, RICE BRAN WITH GERM), POTATO STARCH, CANOLA OIL, DRIED EGG WHITES, SUGAR, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, LESS THAN 2% OF: GUM BLEND (XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM ALGINATE, GUAR GUM), YEAST, GROUND CINNAMON, SALT, INVERT SUGAR, CULTURED BROWN RICE, BROWN RICE FLOUR, ENZYMES.

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

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

  1. Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Multiple gums signal texture engineering in place of structure.

    Additional note

    Thickening and stabilizing gums for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Gums and stabilizers

  2. Canola OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils are often flagged by users who avoid industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined seed oil used for fat and tenderness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil

  3. Tapioca MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbohydrate

    What this is

    Refined carbohydrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Maltodextrin is a refined, formulation-oriented carbohydrate.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used as a bulking agent.

  4. Invert SugarConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSyrupWatchlist

    What this is

    Syrup

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Processed sugar syrup adds sweetness and moisture control.

    Additional note

    Liquid sugar syrup that retains moisture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

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  1. EnzymesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Transparency Context

    Why it matters

    Enzymes are listed without a specific source or type.

    Additional note

    Unspecified enzymes used in processing.

    Family watchlist

    Vague processing aid

  2. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar adds sweetness with little whole-food content.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener for flavor and browning.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. Tapioca StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch that adds bulk without much whole-food content.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for structure in gluten-free baking.

  4. Raisins (Raisins, Palm Oil)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernDried fruit

    What this is

    Dried fruit

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Raisins are recognizable, but added palm oil signals processing.

    Additional note

    Dried fruit coated with palm oil.

  5. Potato StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch

    What this is

    Refined starch

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch that adds bulk and texture.

    Additional note

    Refined starch used for texture.

  6. Cultured Brown RiceConcern 3/10 — Mild concernCultured ingredient

    What this is

    Cultured ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Cultured rice adds a fermentation-derived functional input.

    Additional note

    Fermented rice ingredient used for flavor and shelf life.

  7. Brown Rice Flour (Rice Flour, Rice Bran with Germ)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain flour

    What this is

    Whole grain flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Recognizable grain flour, lightly reconstituted.

    Additional note

    Rice flour with bran and germ added back.

  8. Dried Egg WhitesConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDried egg

    What this is

    Dried egg

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Dried egg is processed but a recognizable protein source.

    Additional note

    Dehydrated egg protein used for structure.

  9. Brown Rice FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain flour

    What this is

    Whole grain flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Recognizable grain flour, repeated in the list.

    Additional note

    Second rice flour addition for structure.

  10. WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Plain water with no concern.

    Additional note

    Basic hydration for the dough.

  11. YeastConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Traditional leavening with no concern.

    Additional note

    Leavening agent for rise.

  12. Ground CinnamonConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable spice with no concern.

    Additional note

    Spice for flavor.

  13. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Basic seasoning with no concern.

    Additional note

    Seasoning for flavor.

This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable 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

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  • 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", "maltodextrin", "invert 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", "maltodextrin", "invert sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic 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.)

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  • 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 "egg". 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 Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread 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?

Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread shows about 0.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread: 5g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Invert sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Brown rice flour and rice bran provide some whole-grain content; Relatively simple ingredient list for a packaged bread; Zero saturated fat per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined tapioca and potato starches dominate the base; Under 1 g fiber per serving; Added sugar and invert sugar present.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same bakery & bread 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.
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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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