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Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites, 9 OZ

SNACK FACTORY
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the grocery snack aisle, at checkout, or on a game-day spread — a crunchy, sweet‑savory bite people grab for quick enjoyment. The vibe is indulgent and nostalgic (pretzel comfort with honey‑mustard flavor) and geared toward convenient snacking rather than whole‑food nourishment. The long ingredient list of enriched flour, syrups, added sweeteners, natural flavors and acidulants indicates engineered texture, extended shelf life, and the hallmarks of industrial processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 9
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars2g
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, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CANOLA, OIL, CORNSTARCH, CANE, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED, POTATOES, NATURAL, FLAVOR, SEA, SALT, TAPIOCA, MALT, SYRUP, (TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, MALT, EXTRACT), FRUCTOSE, YEAST, SALT, SALAD, MUSTARD, POWDER, (DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, MUSTARD, SEED,, SALT,, TURMERIC,, PAPRIKA), ACETIC, ACID, CITRIC, ACID, MALIC, ACID, HONEY, SPICES, TURMERIC, EXTRACT, (COLOR), WHITE, VINEGAR, POWDER, YEAST, EXTRACT, SODA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • turmeric extract (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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 flours and multiple industrial ingredients (tapioca malt syrup, fructose, natural flavors, acidulants) and additives that indicate extensive industrial formulation and processing, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites, 9 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These pretzel bites are a fun snack option, but they're not a health food per se. With 130 calories and 4.5 grams of fat per ounce, they’re a treat rather than a staple. Think of them as a tasty indulgence rather than your go-to for a balanced diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientnostalgiccomforting
$4.69
per package