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Bachman Mini Baked Pretzels, Bite Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Bachman Mini Baked Pretzels, Bite Size

Bachman
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
300mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bachman Mini Baked Pretzels, Bite Size is the familiar multi-serve snack you’ll find shelved in the grocery snack aisle alongside chips, crackers and party mixes — often near other pretzel varieties and salty finger foods. Packaged in a 16 oz sealed bag, these small, hard, crunchy twists are built for casual snacking: handfuls at a backyard barbecue, lunchbox fillers for school, or a crunchy companion for long drives and game-day spreads. The brand leans on accessible, mid-market positioning — a dependable American snack brand aimed at families and budget-conscious shoppers rather than premium or artisanal audiences. Packaging typically emphasizes convenience and portionability ("mini"/"bite size") and may use words like "baked" that give a subtle health halo, though these are not the same as organic or natural certifications. Kid-targeted marketing is modest: no cartoon mascots necessary, but the small size and easy-dip shape make them appealing to children. In plain processing terms, these are a baked, packaged snack made from refined wheat flour, yeast, added malt syrup and vegetable oils, then salted and sealed for shelf stability. Sensory notes: a dry, crisp snap with a toasty, slightly malty bread flavor and a prominent salty finish; the texture is uniform and crunchy rather than flaky. Rituals around this product are communal and casual — scooped into a bowl for parties, tossed into backpacks, or eaten straight from the bag while watching TV. Nutrition cues on the label call out convenience rather than nutrition: about 110 calories and roughly 300 mg sodium per typical serving, making them a salty, satisfying bite rather than a health food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium300mg13%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Wheat, Flour,, Malt, Syrup, (Derived, from, Corn, and, Malted, Barley),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, Oil,, Corn, Oil,, or, Canola, Oil),, Salt,, Yeast,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from refined wheat flour, added malt syrup and vegetable oils and sold as a packaged baked snack, this product fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods). It is not heavily industrialized with long additive lists typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Bachman Mini Baked Pretzels, Bite Size

The healthiness of Bachman Mini Baked Pretzels really depends on your personal dietary goals. They’re low in sugar and contain only 110 calories per ounce, making them a reasonable snack choice if you're looking for something crunchy without a sugar rush. However, keep in mind they are not particularly high in fiber or protein, so they're more of a fun snack than a health powerhouse.

Perfect For

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back-to-school
road-trip

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