Why is Pretzels Honey Mustard & Onion classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes multiple industrial ingredients such as citric acid (E330), soy lecithin (E322), calcium phosphate (E341), sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii), silicon dioxide (E551) and rosemary extract (E392), which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the pretzel can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people with diabetes; the 2.2 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may increase blood pressure, making it unsuitable for strict low‑salt diets required by hypertension.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the flavoring includes mustard and mustard seeds, both marked as allergens, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this snack.

Elephant • 160g

Pretzels Honey Mustard & Onion

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Pretzels Honey Mustard & Onion belong to the salty snacks and appetizer families and are marketed as a vegetarian cracker with honey and mustard flavor. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed and contains several food additives such as citric acid (E330), soy lecithin (E322), calcium phosphate (E341) and antioxidants (E392). While it provides a moderate amount of protein (8.9 g per 100 g) and lower fat than the average salty snack, it is relatively high in sugar (7.8 g) and salt (2.2 g), and it contains allergens including gluten, mustard and soybeans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal445 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars7.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this pretzel has considerably more sugar (7.8 g vs 3.91 g) but notably less fat (14 g vs 23.43 g) and far lower salt (2.2 g vs 53.11 g), while its protein content is slightly above the category norm.

Ingredients

WEIZENMEHL, Pflanzliche Öle (Raps, Sonnenblume in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen), Honig-Senf-Zwiebel Gewürzzubereitung 6% [21% Zwiebeln, Maltodextrin, Zucker, Aromen (enthält SENF), Salz, 7% Honig, 3,8% SENFKÖRNER, SOJASOBENPULVER (Maltodextrin, SOJABOHNEN, WEIZEN, Wasser), Schnittlauch, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure, Hefeextrakt, Trennmittel: Calciumphosphate, Siliciumdioxid, Sonnenblumenöl, Farbstoff: Paprikaextrakt, Antioxidationsmittel: Extrakt aus Rosmarin], Zucker, GERSTENMALZEXTRAKT, Meersalz, Backtriebmittel: Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Emulgator: Lecithine (aus SOJA), Antioxidationsmittel: Extrakt aus Rosmarin

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