Back to Nature Banana Walnut Granola Clusters
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.
At a glance
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
Brown Rice Syrup + Dried Cane Syrup + Honey + Oat Syrup Solids (multiple added sugars)Bad
Four separate added-sugar sources stack to a heavy total-sugar load.
See more about Brown Rice Syrup + Dried Cane Syrup + Honey + Oat Syrup Solids (multiple added sugars) →Non-GMO Canola OilVery Bad
Even non-GMO, canola oil is a refined high-omega-6 seed oil.
See more about Non-GMO Canola Oil →Whole Grain Rolled OatsGood
Whole grain oats provide fiber and beta-glucans.
See more about Whole Grain Rolled Oats →WalnutsGood
Walnuts provide omega-3 ALA, fiber, and protein.
See more about Walnuts →Processing
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