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Unique Pretzel Original Shells
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free

Unique Pretzel Original Shells

Unique Snacks
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
245mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
9
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Unique Pretzel Original Shells present as a classic, no-frills snack in a 10 oz sealed bag designed for everyday reach and share. On grocery shelves you’d find them in the snack aisle alongside chips, crackers, popcorn and other pretzel varieties, often shelved near party mixes and lunchbox-friendly items. They fit quick errands and routine shopping trips, and show up on lists for game-day spreads, road‑trip provisions, after‑school snacks, or easy movie‑night dipping. The Unique Snacks brand reads like an accessible, value-minded label aimed at families and nostalgic adults who want a familiar crunchy bite without trendy claims—positioned as a straightforward pantry staple rather than a premium artisan product. The front label leans into simplicity: “Original” flavor, short ingredient list, and likely statements highlighting simple ingredients or “no artificial flavors,” but there’s no indication of organic certification. In plain terms the shells are industrially baked from basic components (wheat flour, sunflower oil, salt, soda and yeast) and packaged shelf-stable, so they’re processed into a ready-to-eat form. Sensorially, the shells deliver a light golden color, a clean toasted wheat aroma, and a crisp snap that breaks into airy shards; salt crystals lend a quick savory hit while sugar is negligible. People reach for them as a solo crisp to munch, a vehicle for mustard or cheese dips, or as a crunchy topper for salads and bowls. The ritual is casual—open, pass, dunk, bag-back-in-pantry—making them an enduring, practical element of American snack culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 15
Servings per Container: 9.5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium245mg11%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein3g
* 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

Unbleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sunflower, Oil,, Salt,, Soda, and, Yeast..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from basic food ingredients and leavening and sold as a packaged ready-to-eat snack, this product is an industrially processed food but lacks the suite of additives and industrial formulations typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) items.

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Common Questions about Unique Pretzel Original Shells

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! These pretzel shells are low in sugar and have a modest amount of protein, making them a decent snack option. If you're looking for something to munch on that won't send your blood sugar soaring, they fit the bill — just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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