Unique, Pretzel Shells, Bacon Cheddar
The processing score reflects 20 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
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Ingredients
7 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWHEY, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (WHEY, CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, TORULA YEAST, NATURAL FLAVOR [CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID AS PROCESSING AIDS]), CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, (MAY CONTAIN SUNFLOWER OIL AND SILICON DIOXIDE AS PROCESSING AIDS).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Unique, Pretzel Shells, Bacon Cheddar'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Smoke Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheddar Cheese Blend (Whey, Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Natural Flavors, Sugar, Torula Yeast, Natural Flavor [Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid As Processing Aids]).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese vs Cheddar, and Bacon vs Sausage comparisons.
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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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