Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters

Common questions

Is Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters healthy?

Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters scores 1/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters scores 1/100.

Does Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters, and that is reflected in its score.

Has Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters been lab-tested?

Yes. Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters carries an independent laboratory panel from Anresco Laboratories covering 1 contaminant (including Glyphosate) — the full results are on this page.

How processed is Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters?

Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters compare to other granola?

Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters ranks #46 of 46 granola in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is STRUESLI Original Granola Redefined at 88/100.

Which ingredients drive Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Walnuts count in its favor; Brown Rice Syrup + Dried Cane Syrup + Honey + Oat Syrup Solids (multiple added sugars), Non-GMO Canola Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters

Back to Nature
Contains seed oils Lab tested
1 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by B&G Foods
Category Granola
Summary

Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters scores 1/100. EWG 2019 oat-based snack testing detected glyphosate at 1,800 ppb — the highest level in EWG's snack-bar test panel. Despite the wholesome 'Back to Nature' branding and Non-GMO Project Verification, the contamination is severe. The deck does have real benefits (whole grain oats, walnuts, banana puree, coconut) but stacks four sources of added sugars and uses canola oil.

Contaminants 1

Source: Anresco Laboratories

Glyphosate
1800 ppb
High

Detected at a high level — at or above health-based benchmarks such as EWG's 160 ppb children's-health benchmark. Regular exposure at this level is a genuine health concern. Glyphosate is classified as a probable human carcinogen by IARC, and glyphosate-residue-free supply chains exist — so its presence reflects ingredient sourcing.

EWG 2019 oat-based snack testing (Anresco Laboratories, FDA-registered, LC-MS/MS) detected glyphosate at 1,800 ppb — the highest level in EWG's snack-bar test panel.

Key ingredients 4

Non-GMO Canola Oil
Very Bad

Even non-GMO, canola oil is a refined high-omega-6 seed oil.

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Brown Rice Syrup + Dried Cane Syrup + Honey + Oat Syrup Solids (multiple added sugars)
Bad
Whole Grain Rolled Oats
Very Good

Whole grain oats provide fiber and beta-glucans.

See more about Whole Grain Rolled Oats →
Walnuts
Very Good

Walnuts provide omega-3 ALA, fiber, and protein.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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