Pretzel Melts Sandwiches
The processing score reflects 62 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
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Ingredients
33 listed · 8 flagged for reviewPRETZEL BREAD: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, UNSALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM), NONFAT DRY MILK, SUGAR, YEAST (YEAST, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID), SALT. PHILLY STYLE BEEF - WATER AND MODIFIED FOOD STARCH PRODUCT: BEEF, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC, OF: SUGAR, SPICE, HYDROLYZED CORN, SOY AND WHEAT PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS TORULA YEAST), MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST EXTRACT, TOASTED SESAME OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, DEXTRIN, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BEEF EXTRACT, DEXTROSE. PASTEURIZED PROCESS PROVOLONE CHEESE: PROVOLONE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM, SORBIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL COLOR. PARMESAN CHEESE CRUMBLE: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CULTURES, SALT).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pretzel Melts Sandwiches scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Salt. Philly Style Beef - Water And Modified Food Starch Product: Beef, Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavors (Contains Torula Yeast)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Fractionated Coconut Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
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 Pretzel Melts Sandwiches' 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: Sugar, Of: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose. Pasteurized Process Provolone Cheese: Provolone Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Toasted Sesame Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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