Nestlé

Dark chocolate covered pretzels with peppermint pieces, peppermint

Barcode 11117780

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Yes — Dark chocolate covered pretzels with peppermint pieces, peppermint is ultra-processed.

Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: soy lecithin (emulsifier), corn syrup (industrially processed sugar), caramel color (industrial color additive), and chocolate processed with alkali (industrial processing). Therefore the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

dark chocolate coating (sugar, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, cocoa butter, butterfat [milk], soy lecithin, and vanilla)
OK

pretzels (unbleached enriched wheat flour [flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate-b1, riboflavin-b2, folic acid], malt, salt, soybean and/or canola oil, and yeast)
OK

peppermint flakes (sugar, corn syrup, vegetable juice concentrate, caramel color, natural peppermint oil)

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Common questions about Dark chocolate covered pretzels with peppermint pieces, peppermint

Is Dark chocolate covered pretzels with peppermint pieces, peppermint ultra-processed?

Yes — Dark chocolate covered pretzels with peppermint pieces, peppermint by Nestlé is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives: soy lecithin (emulsifier), corn syrup (industrially processed sugar), caramel color (industrial color additive), and chocolate processed with alkali (industrial processing). Therefore the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

What are healthier alternatives to Dark chocolate covered pretzels with peppermint pieces, peppermint?

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.