Kroger, Mozzarella Twisted Bread Sticks
Processing Score
10.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 50 ingredients, including enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110905512
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size65 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
23 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), WATER, DEXTROSE, WHEAT GLUTEN, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, YEAST, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY WITH SULFITES, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), ENZYMES, SOYBEAN OIL, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CELLULOSE GUM, CALCIUM SULFATE. CHEESE FILLING: LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES). TOPPING: INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), DRIED PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, POWDERED CELLULOSE, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, SALT, BROWN SUGAR, DEHYDRATED BELL PEPPER, DEHYDRATED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY, SILICON DIOXIDE), DEHYDRATED ONION, MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES WITH CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kroger, Mozzarella Twisted Bread Sticks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Interesterified Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Kroger, Mozzarella Twisted Bread Sticks' 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: Dextrose.
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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate. Cheese Filling: Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes). Topping: Interesterified Soybean Oil.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mono- & Diglycerides With Citric Acid Preservative.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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