Pretzel Trio

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pretzel Trio 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.
• Modified Starches (Modified Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Confectioners Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 20,883 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 Trio'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 (Wheat Starch, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Silicon Dioxide [Anti-Caking Agent]), Vegetable Oil (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Corn, Canola, Cottonseed, Soybean), Corn Syrup, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Yeast), Chocolate Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Non-Fat Milk, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), And Vanilla)).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Yogurt Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Reduced Mineral Whey Powder, Titanium Dioxide [An Artificial Coloring], Yogurt Powder [Cultured Whey And Nonfat Milk], Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Salt And Vanilla).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.