Organic Granola

Granola is a breakfast and snack food made from rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, which are baked until crisp. The 'organic' label means that all ingredients used in the granola meet USDA organic certification standards, which include specific farming and processing practices.

Manufacturers add granola to products to provide a crunchy texture, a sweet and nutty flavor, and to serve as a source of whole grains. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, snack bars, and as a topping for yogurt or fruit.

Organic Granola is a food product, not a food additive, so it does not have a specific regulatory status like GRAS or FDA approval. Its nutritional content varies widely based on ingredients; it is often a good source of whole grains and fiber. However, many granolas can also be high in added sugars and saturated fats. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars and limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories. JECFA and EFSA do not evaluate granola as a single ingredient.