Why is Bretzels d'Alsace maxi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pretzel is considered ultra‑processed because it is made from refined wheat flour, refined sunflower oil, malt extract, added salt, yeast and an acidity regulator, and it includes one listed additive, E524 (sodium hydroxide), which functions as a pH regulator.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bretzels d'Alsace maxi affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the pretzel has a minimal impact on blood glucose and is generally safe for diabetics, but its 2.5 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and can contribute to increased blood pressure, making it unsuitable for those on a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet.

Is the wheat flour in Bretzels d'Alsace maxi a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product’s primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Dr. Oetker, Ancel • 200 g

Bretzels d'Alsace maxi

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Bretzels d'Alsace maxi are French‑made bite‑size pretzel sticks classified in the PNNS “Salty snacks” group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of D and belong to NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with low sugar (1.8 g/100 g), moderate fiber (4.6 g/100 g) but a high salt level (2.5 g/100 g). The snack is vegan, contains gluten, is sold in a single‑use plastic bag, and while it offers some fiber, its elevated sodium makes it unsuitable for low‑salt or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack (3.84 g sugars, 23.61 g fat, 52.58 g salt per 100 g), Bretzels d'Alsace maxi contain only 1.8 g sugars, a far lower 2.5 g salt, about 4.6 g fiber (slightly above the 4.47 g average) and deliver roughly 403 kcal, well under the category’s 471 kcal average.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, huile de tournesol, extrait de malt d'orge, sel, levure, correcteur d'acidité (hydroxyde de sodium)

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