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Dot's Honey Mustard Pretzell
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Dot's Honey Mustard Pretzell

Dot's Homestyle Pretzels
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Dot's Honey Mustard Pretzell is a shelf-stable, 16-ounce bag of flavored pretzels you’d find in the snack aisle alongside chips, popcorn, and other packaged pretzel brands — often near party trays, nuts, and impulse snack displays. It reads like a sweet-savory party snack: a crunchy, densely baked pretzel coated with a sticky, slightly sweet honey-mustard seasoning that balances sugar, brown sugar and honey with mustard and savory notes. Occasions for Dot’s include game-day gatherings, movie-night snacking, road trips, and lunchbox treats — any moment where people want an easy, shareable crunchy bite. Brand positioning leans into homestyle nostalgia and bold flavor: the name and labeling suggest a homemade twist on classic pretzels aimed at young families and casual snackers who want indulgent, recognizable flavors rather than health-forward claims. Label characteristics: packaging emphasizes flavor and “homestyle” appeal and lists “natural flavor,” but there’s no organic certification or explicit health halo; the ingredient list and nutrition facts are more consistent with an indulgent packaged snack than a health product. Processing context: this is an ultra-processed packaged snack made from refined/enriched flour, vegetable oils, added sugars and flavoring agents. Sensory details: expect a hard, crunchy snap, a slight glaze of sweet-salty mustard seasoning, and persistent savory after-notes; texture is dense and brittle rather than airy. Packaging is a brightly printed 16-oz bag meant for sharing; ritual use includes pouring into a bowl for parties, stashing in a glove compartment for road trips, or packing a small portion for an after-school crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 oz
Servings per Container: 16
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars4g8%
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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, Oil,, Soybean, Oil,, &/or, Corn, Oil),, Sugar,, Brown, Sugar,, Honey,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Maltodextrin,, Mustard,, Paprika, (Color),, Spices,, Turmeric, (Color),, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Natural, Flavor,, Whey, (Milk),, Mustard, Seed,, Citric, Acid,, Malic, Acid,, Gum, Acacia,, Mustard, Oil,, Modified, Cornstarch,, Yeast..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
  • Turmeric (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

Contains refined/enriched flour, multiple added sugars, industrial oils, modified starches, maltodextrin, gums and 'natural flavor'—ingredients and formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Dot's Honey Mustard Pretzell

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? Dot's Honey Mustard Pretzel packs a nice crunch and a sweet-tangy flavor, making it a fun snack option. But with added sugars and some processed ingredients, it's more of an occasional treat rather than a health food. Think of it as a tasty indulgence rather than a health powerhouse!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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