Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Seasoned Pretzel Twists

crackers-appetizers

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in salt; medium saturated fatFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt 2.2 g (−1.0); medium saturated fat 1.8 g (−0.2) (total −1.2).
• Flavor enhancer: Monosodium GlutamateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (30)

• 5Enriched wheat flourRefined grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 8NiacinB-vitamin; essential nutrient; standard bread fortification.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral; standard enrichment in fortified bread.
• 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1 fortification; essential micronutrient.
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient; standard bread fortification.
• 8Folic acidVitamin B9; essential nutrient; prevents birth defects.
• 6SaltEssential mineral; excessive intake linked to hypertension.
• 6Corn oilRefined vegetable oil; high in omega-6, acceptable but inflammatory
• 6CanolaRefined oil; acceptable but highly processed.
• 9SoybeanPlant protein; minimally processed form, nutritious.
• 3Artificial butter flavorSynthetic flavoring compound; no nutritional value, artificial origin
• 2Corn SyrupHigh-fructose added sweetener; linked to metabolic concerns.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 6Canola OilMinimally processed vegetable oil; good source of unsaturated fats.
• 3MaltodextrinHighly processed starch derivative; rapid glucose spike, minimal nutrition
• 8ButtermilkWhole food ingredient; adds flavor and tenderness.
• 5Monosodium GlutamateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 8Dried garlicNatural flavoring; minimal processing; no health concerns.
• 8Dried onionDehydrated vegetable; minimally processed, natural flavoring.
• 7Lactic acidPreservative and flavor; naturally occurring; safe.
• 8Calcium lactateCalcium source and firming agent; good bioavailable mineral addition.
• 9SpicesNatural flavor and aroma compounds; generally healthful.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative from citrus, maintains tartness, safe antimicrobial agent.
• 5Calcium stearateFood additive; limited research on safety at typical use levels
• 4Artificial flavorSynthetic chemical; indefinite composition, potential allergen concern.
• 6Xanthan gumThickener/stabilizer; fermented; generally safe.
• 6CarboxymethylcelluloseSynthetic thickener; generally safe, widely used, minimal nutritional value
• 6Guar GumNatural thickener from guar beans; safe but highly processed.
• 6Natural flavorUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 6Soy oilRefined vegetable oil; high in omega-6, acceptable but inflammatory

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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