Kirkland Signature

Peanut Butter Pretzels

Barcode 0096619336753

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Yes — Peanut Butter Pretzels is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides (emulsifiers), corn syrup (refined industrial sugar syrup), and barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring/sweetener).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
OK

peanut butter (valencia peanuts, molasses, mono - and diglycerides)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

soybean oil
OK

corn syrup
UPF

Barley Malt Extract

Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.

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Common questions about Peanut Butter Pretzels

Is Peanut Butter Pretzels ultra-processed?

Yes — Peanut Butter Pretzels by Kirkland Signature is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients such as mono- and diglycerides (emulsifiers), corn syrup (refined industrial sugar syrup), and barley malt extract (industrially processed flavoring/sweetener).

Which ingredients in Peanut Butter Pretzels are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Peanut Butter Pretzels as an ultra-processed marker: Barley Malt Extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Peanut Butter Pretzels?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mini Twist pretzels by H-E-B Organics. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.