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SuperPretzel Soft Stix, Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Sticks
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SuperPretzel Soft Stix, Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Sticks

SuperPretzel
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
4g
Protein
1g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
69
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SuperPretzel Soft Stix (Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Sticks, 9 oz) reads like a convenience-focused frozen snack aimed at quick warm-up and shareable moments. You’d typically find it in the frozen appetizers/snacks section of a supermarket, shelved near other frozen pretzel varieties, frozen mozzarella sticks, and party appetizers; in some stores it also appears in grab-and-go freezer islands next to frozen pizza and finger foods. It fits shopping trips where shoppers are buying convenience foods for game-day spreads, family movie nights, kids’ after-school snacks, or impromptu entertaining. The brand positioning skews family- and kid-friendly, using playful packaging and an emphasis on quick preparation—marketing leans on nostalgia for warm bakery-style pretzels and the indulgence of molten cheese, appealing to busy parents and younger consumers seeking comfort snacks. Labels often highlight “real cheddar” or “ready in minutes,” but the product lacks organic or whole-grain certification and contains preservatives and colorings. Processing context: this is a highly processed frozen convenience product made from refined flour, formulated cheese sauce, stabilizers, and preservatives. Sensory details: once heated, the stick offers a soft, slightly chewy salted pretzel exterior and a gooey, savory cheddar filling that strings and pools when broken; texture contrasts between a tender dough and viscous cheese are central to the appeal. Packaging is a retail cardboard box with a sealed plastic pouch or tray inside and microwave/oven instructions—consumers commonly heat several sticks on a tray and share them with mustard or dip, making heating and dipping part of the ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein4g
* 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,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Cheddar, Cheese, Sauce, Filling, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Water,, Milkfat,, Whey,, Enzyme, Modified, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Water,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Milkfat,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Enzymes],, Sodium, Phosphate,, Food, Starch-Modified,, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Sodium, Alginate,, Sorbic, Acid, [as, a, Preservative],, Apocarotenal, [Color]),, Water,, Corn, Syrup,, Yeast,, Bicarbonates, and, Carbonates, of, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Phosphate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Apocarotenal - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 flour and an industrial-style cheese sauce with emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and colorants; formulation and frozen convenience processing place it in the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about SuperPretzel Soft Stix, Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Sticks

The SuperPretzel Soft Stix are a fun snack option, but whether they're 'healthy' depends on your personal dietary goals. With 130 calories and 4 grams of protein per serving, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially as an occasional treat. Just remember, they’re not a substitute for more nutrient-dense foods like fruits and veggies!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenient
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