Granola with Dried Apples

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Granola with Dried Apples scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 40% of the 9,419 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Granola with Dried Apples' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Real Maple Syrup, Organic Brown Sugar, Kosher Salt. Worm: Organic Rice Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid. Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.