Dot's pretzels Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Twists
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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 OilVery Bad
Vegetable oils are often highly processed and may contain trans fats or oxidized compounds, which are less healthy.
See more about Vegetable Oil →Enriched Wheat FlourBad
Enriched wheat flour is highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, which can be less beneficial for health.
See more about Enriched Wheat Flour →Artificial Butter FlavorBad
Artificial butter flavor is a synthetic additive that provides flavor without natural nutrients, and may contain undesirable chemicals.
See more about Artificial Butter Flavor →Corn SyrupBad
Corn syrup is a highly refined sweetener with little nutritional value and can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess.
See more about Corn Syrup →Malto-DextrinBad
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Malto-Dextrin →ButtermilkBad
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Buttermilk →Dried GarlicBad
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Dried Garlic →Monosodium GlutamateBad
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Monosodium Glutamate →Dried OnionBad
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Dried Onion →Calcium LactateBad
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Calcium Lactate →Calcium StearateBad
Calcium stearate is a synthetic additive used as an anti-caking agent, with limited nutritional benefit.
See more about Calcium Stearate →Artificial FlavorBad
Artificial flavor is a synthetic compound designed to mimic natural flavors, often lacking nutritional value.
See more about Artificial Flavor →SaltNeutral
Salt is used for flavor and preservation, but excessive intake can impact health negatively.
See more about Salt →Lactic AcidNeutral
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Lactic Acid →Citric AcidNeutral
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Citric Acid →SpicesGood
Part of Flavoring. This complex flavoring contains multiple processed ingredients and additives that may be less desirable in a clean diet.
See more about Spices →Processing
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