Why is Bretzels au sésame classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pretzel is made from refined wheat flour, refined vegetable oils, and includes processed ingredients such as soy lecithin (emulsifier E322), sodium bicarbonate (leavening agent E500 ii), and rosemary extract (antioxidant E392); these formulation steps and additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bretzels au sésame affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can raise blood glucose levels and therefore should be limited by people with diabetes, while its 2.4 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is this sesame‑coated pretzel suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The product is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat flour (gluten) and a relatively high carbohydrate load, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or keto diets; it contains no prohibited animal fats, so it is generally acceptable for halal diets unless specific certification is required.

Elephant • 180 g

Bretzels au sésame

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Bretzels au sésame are sesame‑coated pretzel sticks classified in the Salty snacks and Appetizers groups. The snack carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing moderate sugar (5.6 g/100 g), high salt (2.4 g/100 g), and additives such as soy lecithin (E322), sodium bicarbonate (E500 ii) and rosemary extract (E392), while providing 3.2 g of fiber and being fully vegan. It achieves an Eco‑Score of A, is certified vegetarian/vegan, uses no palm oil, and is packaged in a recyclable polypropylene bag, reflecting a relatively low environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal435 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this product contains more sugar (5.6 g vs 3.84 g per 100 g) and far lower salt (2.4 g vs 52.44 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

white wheat flour, vegetable oil (rapeseed, sunflower - in varying proportions), white and black sesame (7,5%), sugar, barley malt extract, sea salt, emulsifier: soy lecithin, leavening agent: sodium bicarbonate, antioxidant: rosemary extract, may contain traces of mustard,

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Elephant • 180 g

Bretzels au sésame

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal435 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this product contains more sugar (5.6 g vs 3.84 g per 100 g) and far lower salt (2.4 g vs 52.44 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

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