Healthy Food Guide by KarbCoach
Snack Factory Gluten Free Mediterranean Herb Pretzels: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Snack Factory gluten free mediterranean herb pretzels received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several refined starches, fibers, and texture helpers stacked together. Its ingredient list is long and crowded with flavor and texture systems. It's better treated as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include multiple refined starches and isolated fibers stacked together, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and sunflower lecithin texture and emulsifier additives, and vague natural flavors and spice blend. Simpler options: Look for baked snacks with short lists of flour, olive oil, salt, and herbs; choose products that avoid gums, emulsifiers, and vague natural flavors.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Multiple refined starches and isolated fibers stacked together
- Sodium carboxymethylcellulose and sunflower lecithin texture and emulsifier additives
- Vague natural flavors and spice blend
Simpler options to consider
- Look for baked snacks with short lists of flour, olive oil, salt, and herbs
- Choose products that avoid gums, emulsifiers, and vague natural flavors
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Snack Factory Gluten Free Mediterranean Herb Pretzels
- Brand
- Snack Factory
- Category
- Snacks
- GTIN / UPC
00049508253860- Serving size
- 28 g
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Gluten Free Mediterranean Herb Pretzels
Snack Factory
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Palm oil, canola oil, soluble corn fiber, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose make this a heavily engineered snack base.
Consider This
Starch blends, soluble corn fiber, inulin, natural flavors, and sodium carboxymethylcellulose are typical of factory-formulated snack foods.
Good Substitutes
Baked snacks built from simple flour, olive oil, salt, and herbs you can recognize on the label.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with several refined starches, fibers, and texture helpers stacked together. Its ingredient list is long and crowded with flavor and texture systems. It's better treated as an occasional snack rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Multiple refined starches and isolated fibers stacked together
- Sodium carboxymethylcellulose and sunflower lecithin texture and emulsifier additives
- Vague natural flavors and spice blend
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Canola Oil — Refined seed oil
- Palm Oil — Refined industrial oil
- Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose — Modified cellulose gum
- Natural Flavors — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (8/10) — Modified cellulose gum texture additive
- Natural Flavors (6/10) — Vague flavor system
- Canola Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil
Better choice tips
- Look for baked snacks with short lists of flour, olive oil, salt, and herbs.
- Choose products that avoid gums, emulsifiers, and vague natural flavors.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
INGREDIENTS: CORNSTARCH, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SOLUBLE CORN FIBER, PALM OIL, CANOLA OIL, SUGAR, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SEA SALT, WHEY, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, PAPRIKA, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, PARSLEY, SOUR CREAM (NONFAT MILK, CULTURED CREAM), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, MUSTARD (VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEEDS, SALT, TURMERIC), OLIVE OIL, CHICORY ROOT INULIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODA. CONTAINS: MILK.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Sodium CarboxymethylcelluloseConcern 8/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Modified cellulose gums are functional additives rather than food staples.
Additional note
Modified cellulose gum used as a texture and stabilizing agent.
Family watchlist
Texture-engineering gum additive.
Soluble Corn FiberConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiberWatchlist
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated fibers are formulation-oriented rather than simple food components.
Additional note
Isolated corn fiber added for bulk and texture.
Family watchlist
Isolated fiber used as a bulking ingredient.
Canola OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined seed oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined seed oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined seed oil used in the formula.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil.
Sunflower LecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are functional additives used to hold formulas together.
Additional note
Emulsifier used to blend fats and dough.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier additive.
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Sodium Acid PyrophosphateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernLeavening agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Synthetic leavening acids are formulation helpers rather than kitchen staples.
Additional note
Leavening acid used in baking.
Family watchlist
Synthetic leavening acid.
Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Natural flavors are vague flavor systems that may hide many inputs.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Palm OilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Palm oil is a refined industrial fat that some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Refined industrial oil used for frying and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined palm oil.
Yeast ExtractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor ingredientWatchlist
What this is
Flavor ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Yeast extracts are concentrated flavor systems used to boost savoriness.
Additional note
Concentrated yeast flavor ingredient.
Family watchlist
Concentrated flavor ingredient.
SpicesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified spice blends can hide flavor systems or additives.
Additional note
Broad spice category with unspecified sources.
Family watchlist
Vague broad spice category.
Chicory Root InulinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated fiberWatchlist
What this is
Isolated fiber
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated inulin is a formulation-oriented fiber ingredient.
Additional note
Isolated fiber used for bulk and texture.
Family watchlist
Isolated fiber additive.
CornstarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds bulk and texture rather than whole-food nutrition.
Additional note
Refined corn starch used for crispness and structure.
Potato StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Another refined starch stacked alongside cornstarch and rice flour.
Additional note
Refined potato starch used for texture.
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sugar adds sweetness without nutritional bulk.
Additional note
Refined sugar added for flavor.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Milk-derived whey is a processed dairy fraction that must be declared.
Additional note
Dairy protein fraction used for flavor and texture.
Sodium BicarbonateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Leavening agents are functional additives in baked snacks.
Additional note
Leavening agent used in baking.
Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulants are functional additives used to adjust flavor and stability.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tang and preservation.
Lactic AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Lactic acid is a functional acidulant added to formulas.
Additional note
Acidulant used for flavor and pH control.
SodaConcern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive
What this is
Leavening agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Soda is a leavening agent that adds to additive load.
Additional note
Sodium-based leavening used in baking.
Rice FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour is a common base but adds to the refined-fraction load.
Additional note
Ground rice used as a base flour.
Sour Cream (Nonfat Milk, Cultured Cream)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient
What this is
Dairy ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Dairy-based flavoring that declares milk-derived ingredients.
Additional note
Dairy culture used for tangy flavor.
Lemon Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavor ingredient
What this is
Flavor ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated juice used for tang, with mild processing.
Additional note
Concentrated citrus flavor.
Mustard (Vinegar, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Turmeric)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavor ingredient
What this is
Flavor ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Prepared mustard with recognizable ingredients.
Additional note
Prepared mustard used for flavor and color.
Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dried spice with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Dried ground garlic for flavor.
PaprikaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple spice with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Ground dried pepper used for color and flavor.
Onion PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Dried vegetable powder with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Dried ground onion for flavor.
Olive OilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Olive oil is a recognizable food oil with mild processing.
Additional note
Olive oil used for flavor and fat.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with little formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning salt.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with little formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
ParsleyConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple herb with little formulation concern.
Additional note
Dried herb for flavor.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream", "whey". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "potato starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "potato starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "olive", "garlic". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Snack Factory Gluten Free Mediterranean Herb Pretzels highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Snack Factory Gluten Free Mediterranean Herb Pretzels shows about 1.01g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Snack Factory Gluten Free Mediterranean Herb Pretzels: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Gluten-free, no artificial colors listed; Small fiber contribution from soluble corn fiber; Olive oil and herb seasonings present.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined starches as primary ingredients; Palm and canola oils; added sugar listed; Sodium around 370 mg per 28 g serving.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
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