Penn State

State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour

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Yes — State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday; it contains industrial flavorings and refined sugar.

This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially formulated ingredients and additives. The sour cream and chive flavoring includes yeast extract and flavorings, which are flavor-enhancing or flavoring ingredients, as well as dried dairy formulations. It also contains dextrose, an industrially refined isolated sugar, and rapeseed oil in a processed flavored snack formulation. The pre-identified UPF ingredients in this product—sour cream and chive flavoring and dextrose—contribute directly to the classification. Sodium hydroxide, citric acid, lactic acid, paprika extract, and fortified flour are not the primary reasons for classification.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

UPF

pretzel knots with wheat, potato and cream

Ready-to-eat savory snack consisting of wheat-based dough with potato and cream components; typical of bakery or snack products. May contain dairy, gluten, and potential additives depending on brand.
OK

chives with ingredients: wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium, iron, niacin, thiamine)

Herb product with added fortified wheat flour as part of the ingredient list; commonly used as a garnish or ingredient in prepared foods.
OK

dried potato

Dried form of potato, a basic single-ingredient food used as a snack or ingredient.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseed seeds; widely used for cooking and frying.
UPF

flavoring of crème fraîche and chives (salt, sugar; dried whey (milk), dried milk, dried onion, yeast extract, dried yogurt (milk), dried cream (contains milk proteins), cream (milk), butter (milk), flavor), sun-dried tomato, acidity regulator: sodium lactate, flavorings, citric acid, dried parsley, lactic acid, colorant: paprika extract

A complex processed flavoring containing dairy ingredients, aroma additives, and colorants; used to impart a creamy-chive flavor.
UPF

dextrose

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

corn starch

A fine white powder from corn used as a thickener and filler in foods.
OK

régu - lateur d'acidité: hýdroxyde de sodlum. allergènes et gluten en gras. conserver au frais et au sec

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Common questions about State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour

Is State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour by Penn State is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrially formulated ingredients and additives. The sour cream and chive flavoring includes yeast extract and flavorings, which are flavor-enhancing or flavoring ingredients, as well as dried dairy formulations. It also contains dextrose, an industrially refined isolated sugar, and rapeseed oil in a processed flavored snack formulation. The pre-identified UPF ingredients in this product—sour cream and chive flavoring and dextrose—contribute directly to the classification. Sodium hydroxide, citric acid, lactic acid, paprika extract, and fortified flour are not the primary reasons for classification.

Which ingredients in State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour as ultra-processed markers: pretzel knots with wheat, potato and cream, flavoring of crème fraîche and chives (salt, sugar; dried whey (milk), dried milk, dried onion, yeast extract, dried yogurt (milk), dried cream (contains milk proteins), cream (milk), butter (milk), flavor), sun-dried tomato, acidity regulator: sodium lactate, flavorings, citric acid, dried parsley, lactic acid, colorant: paprika extract, dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to State Baked Pretzels Sour Cream & Chive Flavour?

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.