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Pretzels by Bakeville
Bakeville

Pretzels

Barcode 10024188
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Pretzels is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, placing the product in the UPF category according to NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • UPF
    Barley Malt Extract
    Barley malt extract is a sweetener made from malted barley grains.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    raising agent (ammonium carbonates)
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    acidity regulator (sodium hydroxide)

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Common questions about Pretzels

Is Pretzels ultra-processed?

Yes — Pretzels by Bakeville is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains barley malt extract, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer, placing the product in the UPF category according to NOVA guidance.

Which ingredients in Pretzels are ultra-processed?

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

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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