Peanuts & Pretzels Tavern Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Peanuts & Pretzels Tavern Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Peanuts & Pretzels Tavern Mix'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Pretzels [Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Iron As Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Sunflower Or Canola Or Rice Oil, Corn Syrup, Malt Syrup, Yeast], Sesame Chips [Enriched Wheat Flour (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Sesame Seeds, Honey Coating (Sucrose, Wheat Starch, Honey), Bulgur Wheat, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Turmeric (Color), Beet Powder (Color)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Honey.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peanut And/Or Cottonseed Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.