Is Granola Considered Raw Food? A Deep Dive into Raw vs. Baked Cereal
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Most traditional, crunchy granola is baked, which disqualifies it from the raw food category. To be considered raw food, a dish must not be heated above 104–118°F (40–48°C), a temperature threshold most commercial granolas far exceed. This distinction means that while you can make a raw version, the classic variety found in stores is, by definition, not raw.
