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Reeses Dipped Pretzel Pouch
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Reeses Dipped Pretzel Pouch

Reese's
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
190
Calories
5g
Protein
13g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Reese's Dipped Pretzel Pouch is a bite-size, sweet-and-salty snack that reads like a mash-up between candy and party food. You’ll typically find the 8.5 oz pouch on the candy or salty snack aisle near other Reese’s items, chocolate-covered pretzels, party mixes, and seasonal treat displays; stores often stock it by checkout or near chips and popcorn for impulse buys. It fits casual occasions — movie nights, tailgates, quick party platters, or as an emergency dessert topping — and is marketed as an indulgent, shareable treat for social moments. The Reese’s brand leans into nostalgia and bold orange marketing, appealing to teens and adults who grew up on Reese’s peanut butter cups; the positioning is fun, familiar, and indulgence-forward rather than health-focused. Label characteristics are straightforward: bright, branded packaging with no organic certification, no “natural” claims, and typical snack nutrition callouts; kid-friendly design and portionable pouching create a perceived convenience halo, not a nutrition one. In plain processing context, this is a heavily processed, confectionery-style item made from multiple industrial ingredients and coatings. Sensory details emphasize contrast: a crunchy pretzel core coated in sweet, creamy peanut butter candy and drizzled with milk chocolate, delivering a snap and a melt with each bite; the pouch contains unwrapped pieces ready for sharing, making the ritual one of casual dipping into the pouch at a couch, picnic blanket, or party bowl. Use cases include topping ice cream, mixing into brownies, or simply snacking straight from the pouch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 7.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars13g
Protein5g
* 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

Sugar,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Hydrogenated, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Soybean, Oil),, Partially, Defatted, Peanuts,, Vegetable, Oil, (Palm, Kernel, Oil,, Palm, Oil,, Canola, Oil),, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Cocoa,, Whey, (Milk),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Salt,, Malt,, Dextrose,, Lecithin, (Soy),, Yeast,, Vanillin, (Artificial, Flavor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Lecithin (Soy) - 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (hydrogenated vegetable oil, corn syrup solids, enriched flour), artificial flavoring, and reformulated coatings indicative of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Reeses Dipped Pretzel Pouch

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a tasty treat to satisfy a sweet craving, these pretzels hit the mark with a mix of salty and sweet. Just remember, they’re not a substitute for veggies or whole grains, so think of them as an occasional snack rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

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