Jalapeno Nacho Pretzels

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Jalapeno Nacho Pretzels scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Autolyzed Yeast Extract)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 79% of the 4,573 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 Jalapeno Nacho Pretzels' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Pretzels [Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate-B1, Riboflavin-B2, Folic Acid), Malt, Salt, Soybean Oil, Yeast].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cheddar Cheese [ (Pasteurized Cultured Milk, Enzymes, Salt), Disodium Phosphate, Yellow 5 And Yellow 6].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Lemon Pepper (Salt, Black Pepper, Citric Acid, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Yellow 5 Lake, Natural Flavor, Lecithen And Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.