Why is Dinkel Mini Brezeln classified as minimally processed (NOVA 2) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 2 because its ingredient list consists mainly of whole grain spelt flours, palm fat, salt, malt extract, yeast and a sodium hydroxide acidity regulator; the only listed additive is E524 (sodium hydroxide).

How does the salt content in this snack impact a diet for people with high blood pressure?

With 2.7 g of salt per 100 g, a typical serving provides roughly 45 % of the recommended maximum daily salt intake, so individuals managing hypertension should limit consumption and consider it a high‑salt snack.

Does the palm fat used in the recipe raise sustainability concerns?

Yes, the inclusion of palm fat contributes to environmental impact; the product receives a -10 point adjustment in its Eco‑Score for threatened species linked to palm oil production, indicating a sustainability drawback.

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Dinkel Mini Brezeln

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Dinkel Mini Brezeln are organic spelt mini pretzels, a plant‑based snack classified in the "Cereals and potatoes" PNNS group. They carry a NOVA 2 rating, indicating minimally processed ingredients, but the Nutri‑Score is not calculated because the product falls under the "salts" category; nutritionally they provide 12 g protein and 4.4 g fiber per 100 g while containing 2.7 g salt and 4.2 g saturated fat. The snack is vegan and gluten‑containing, includes palm fat and a sodium hydroxide regulator, which may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal421 kcal

Fat9.3 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for salty snacks, these spelt mini pretzels contain much less sugar (1 g vs 9 g) and slightly less salt (2.7 g vs 2.96 g), but their fat (9.3 g) and energy (421 kcal) are higher than the category averages.

Ingredients

74% Dinkelweizenmehl, 14% Dinkelweizenvollkornmehl, Palmfett, 2% Salz, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Hefe, Säureregulator Natriumhydroxid.

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