Penn State

Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted

Barcode 5032439100070

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Yes — Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted is ultra-processed.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA system. The presence of this ingredient is sufficient to make the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

A basic cereal flour derived from wheat, fortified with calcium, iron, niacin, and thiamin.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

sea salt

A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

acidity regulator: sodium hydroxide
OK

dried yeast

Dehydrated yeast used as a leavening agent or flavoring in baking and fermentation.

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Common questions about Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted

Is Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted ultra-processed?

Yes — Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted by Penn State is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially refined sugar and classified as an ultra-processed ingredient under the NOVA system. The presence of this ingredient is sufficient to make the overall product ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Baked Pretzels Original Sea Salted?

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.