Stuffed Pretzel Bread Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Stuffed Pretzel Bread Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Potato Starch, Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Dough Conditioners (Calcium Sulfate, Salt, L-Cysteine Hydrochloride, Deodorized Garlic Powder, Tricalcium Phosphate, Fungal Enzymes, Mono- And Diglycerides, Whey, Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides, Wheat Flour), Sodium Hydroxide): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Stuffed Pretzel Bread Sandwiches, Buffalo Chicken'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Shortening (Palm Oil, Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Beta Carotene).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.