Classic Pretzel Nuggets, Classic

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Classic Pretzel Nuggets, Classic scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Dough Conditioner (Gum Arabic, Wheat Flour, Mono- And Diglycerides, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Soybean Oil, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Vegetable Protein [Non Gmo Corn Based])): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Natural Flavor (Whey, Butter Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Guar Gum, Annatto, And Tumeric Color). Salt Packet: Salt): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Classic Pretzel Nuggets, Classic's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Brown Sugar (Sucrose, Invert Sugar, Cane Molasses).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate, Natural Flavor (Water, Propylene Glycol, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Annatto).

Natural sources but industrial application.