Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists

Common questions

Is Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists healthy?

Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists scores 5/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is heavily processed, containing refined flour and vegetable oil, which are common in ultra-processed snacks.

Does Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists contain seed oils?

Yes — Scout's ingredient analysis flags seed oils in Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists, and that is reflected in its score.

How processed is Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists?

Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists compare to other salty snacks?

Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists ranks #95 of 118 salty snacks in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Jesse & Ben's House-Cut Fries Tallow & Sea Salt at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spices counts in its favor; Enriched Wheat Flour, Vegetable Oil, Artificial Butter Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists

Dot's pretzels
Contains seed oils
5 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 12
Owned by The Hershey Company
Category Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is heavily processed, containing refined flour and vegetable oil, which are common in ultra-processed snacks. The presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a flavor enhancer and multiple additives further contributes to its low nutritional quality. The combination of refined ingredients and high processing level results in a significant penalty to its health score.

Key ingredients 16

Vegetable Oil
Very Bad

Vegetable oils are often highly processed and may contain trans fats or oxidized compounds, which are less healthy.

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Enriched Wheat Flour
Bad

Enriched wheat flour is highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, which can be less beneficial for health.

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Artificial Butter Flavor
Bad

Artificial butter flavor is a synthetic additive that provides flavor without natural nutrients, and may contain undesirable chemicals.

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Corn Syrup
Bad

Corn syrup is a highly refined sweetener with little nutritional value and can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.

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Malto-Dextrin
Bad

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Buttermilk
Bad

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Dried Garlic
Bad

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Monosodium Glutamate
Bad

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Dried Onion
Bad

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Calcium Lactate
Bad

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Calcium Stearate
Bad

Calcium stearate is a synthetic additive used as an anti-caking agent, with limited nutritional benefit.

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Artificial Flavor
Bad

Artificial flavor is a synthetic compound designed to mimic natural flavors, often lacking nutritional value.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor and preservation, but excessive intake can impact health negatively.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Spices
Good

Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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