Southern Grove Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Southern Grove Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix by Southern Grove OKAY — score 62/90.

A genuinely whole-food snack: roasted almonds and cashews with dried cranberries, and nothing artificial in the list. The only real knock is that the cranberries are sweetened with sugar, so this is not a sugar-free bag. The nuts bring protein, fiber and healthy fats, making it a solid everyday snack in sensible portions.

Why this verdict

• Whole almonds and cashews form the base - real protein, fiber and healthy fats
• No artificial flavors, colors, emulsifiers or preservatives
• Dried cranberries are sweetened with added sugar (about 26g sugar per 100g)
• Nuts are roasted in oil and lightly salted rather than raw

Ingredients (7)

• Almonds (safe) — Whole nut, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E.
• Cashews (safe) — Whole nut with minerals and healthy fats.
• Dried Cranberries (moderate) — Sweetened with added sugar and coated in oil, so more like fruit candy than plain fruit.
• Sugar (moderate) — Small added sweetener to balance acidity; minor at salsa portions.
• PEANUT OIL (safe) — Roasting oil high in monounsaturated fat. Adds calories but is a benign fat source.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil; fine in the modest amounts used here.
• Salt (moderate) — Main sodium source; keep an eye on it if you use large amounts.

Healthier alternatives

• Southern Grove Omega Trail Mix
• Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips
• Kirkland Signature Organic Dried Mango
• Kirkland Signature Pecan Halves
• Kirkland Signature Supreme Whole Almonds