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Bachman Twist Pretzels
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Bachman Twist Pretzels

Bachman
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
2g
Protein
420mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
17
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bachman Twist Pretzels are a classic, heritage-style snack sold in a 10 oz plastic bag you’d find on the supermarket snack aisle alongside chips, crackers, and other pretzel varieties or party mixes. The brand leans into old‑world craft — “Since 1884,” brick-oven flame baked and hand-twist imagery — positioning the product for shoppers who want a traditional, familiar snack with a story. It’s marketed to mainstream households and party hosts who value crunchy, shareable snacks and the comfort of a long-established brand. Label claims like “No artificial flavors,” “No artificial colors; Preservatives,” and “0 g Trans fat” create a mild health halo without organic or whole-grain certification. The ingredient list — refined wheat flour, salt, vegetable oil (sunflower or canola), corn syrup, malt syrup, and yeast — signals a baked, shelf‑stable snack made from refined ingredients and added sweeteners. Sensory cues emphasize crispiness and crunch: a brittle, golden twist with a pronounced snap, lightly salted surface, and hollow, airy interior that makes them ideal for dunking or coating. Packaging is a simple, weight-stated bag that may settle in shipment and is best consumed at gatherings, movie nights, road trips, or as a quick kid-friendly snack. Rituals include pairing with beer, dipping in warmed chocolate or caramel (the brand’s suggested dessert uses), or scattering on party platters. In plain terms, these are made from refined flours and added sugars and oils, produced by industrial baking and shaping processes rather than minimal home-style preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 onz
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium420mg18%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein2g
* 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

Soft, Red, Winter, Wheat, Flour,, Salt,, Sunflower, or, Ride, or, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Syrup,, Malt, Syrup,, Yeast..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This product is an industrially produced snack made from refined wheat flour, added sweeteners (corn and malt syrup), and vegetable oils, characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). The formulation and manufacturing methods prioritize shelf stability, texture, and convenience over minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Bachman Twist Pretzels

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pretzels are relatively low in calories and fat, making them a fun snack in moderation. However, they do contain 420mg of sodium per serving, which might not be ideal if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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