Pretzel Bites
by Pretzilla
Pretzel Bites by Pretzilla receives a safety score of 100/100 based on ingredient analysis using FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) data and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. None of the ingredients in this product are flagged for safety concerns by FDA or CSPI databases. Product label data is sourced from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative database. See the full ingredient breakdown and safety assessment below.
What the Data Says About
Pretzel Bites by Pretzilla carries a composite safety score of 100/100, which we classify as "Safe" on our four-tier shelf-label framework. The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Our scan did not identify any ingredients in this product that FDA SAFFA or CSPI Chemical Cuisine data flags as requiring caution or avoidance at the time of analysis. That is a meaningful clean-label signal, though it does not account for personal allergens, regional recalls, or inspection findings not reflected in federal additive databases. The per-ingredient breakdown below shows the source-level classification for each component.
On the NOVA processing scale, Pretzel Bites is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 100/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 0 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
PRETZEL BITES: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), SUGAR, 2g) of salt added & 3/4 tbsp. (12g) cheese dip CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE Amount per serving Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat 289 Pretzels without added salt or cheese dip 100 % DV* Pretzels with 1/8 salt packet 2% 5g 0% 19 (about 1/4 tsp) & 1/7 cup (about 3/4 tbsp) cheese dip 0% Omg 140 % DV⭑ FOLLOWING: YEAST, SALT, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID (DOUGH CONDITIONER), ENZYMES. CONTAINS: WHEAT CHEESE DIP: WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, PASTEURIZED MILK, WHEY, STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, 6% MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN 4% CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED FOOD Trans Fat Og Og Cholesterol Omg 0% DATEM, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID Sodium 125mg 5% 1110mg 48% (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM ALGINATE, XANTHAN GUM, Total Carbohydrate 18g 7% 20g 7% CARAMEL COLOR, CHEESE Dietary Fiber Less than 1g 2% Less than 1g 2% CULTURE, ENZYMES, ARTIFICIAL Total Sugars 2g 2g Incl. Added Sugars 1g 3% 19 3g 3g Protein Omcg 0% 0mcg 0% Vitamin D 40mg 2% 60mg 4% Calcium 1.1mg 6% 1.1mg 6% COLOR (FD&C YELLOW, 3% YELLOW #6). CONTAINS: MILK MANUFACTURED BY. PRETZILLA, LLC FRANKLIN, WI 53132 844-306-2300 CONTAINS BIOENGINEERED Iron 30mg 0% 50mg 0% FOOD INGREDIENTS Potassium *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. #60663 73316 09610 J
Data Sources
Data as of 2025. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.