Why is Bretzels d’Alsace classified as a moderately processed (NOVA 3) product and what additive does it contain?

The pretzels are made from wheat flour, sunflower oil, barley malt extract, salt, yeast and a sodium hydroxide acidity regulator, which places them in the NOVA 3 group for foods that undergo formulation and cooking but lack extensive industrial processing; the only listed additive is E524 (sodium hydroxide).

How does the 3 g of salt per 100 g in these pretzels affect a hypertensive diet?

At 3 g of salt per 100 g, the pretzels are considered high‑salt and can quickly exceed the recommended daily limit of 5–6 g, potentially raising blood pressure and worsening hypertension if consumed regularly.

Are Bretzels d’Alsace suitable for a vegan and gluten‑free diet?

They are vegan because they contain no animal ingredients, but they are made with wheat flour and contain traces of milk, so they are not safe for a gluten‑free diet and may pose a risk for people with dairy sensitivities.

Dr. Oetker, ancel • 100g

Bretzels d’Alsace

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Bretzels d’Alsace are salted pretzel snacks produced in France and belong to the salty snacks group. Per 100 g they provide 397 kcal, 5.5 g fat (0.4 g saturated), 74 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g sugars, 5.9 g fiber, 10 g protein and 3 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 3 rating. The product is vegan, free from palm oil, preservatives and colorings, but contains gluten and may have traces of milk, making it unsuitable for those with gluten or dairy sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal397 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates74 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty‑snack profile, these pretzels contain far less fat (5.5 g vs 23.4 g), saturated fat (0.4 g vs 5.1 g) and salt (3 g vs 53 g), and also have lower sugar (2.7 g vs 3.9 g), while delivering a higher fiber content (5.9 g vs 4.5 g).

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_, huile de tournesol, extrait de malt d’_orge_, sel, levure, correcteur d’acidité (hydroxyde de sodium), Traces éventuelles de _lait_,

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