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Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Organic Original: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Snack Factory

Quick answer

High integrity

Snack Factory pretzel crisps, organic original received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable ingredient list with no emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors, or artificial flavors. The main drawback is refined flour plus several sweetener-style inputs, so it works better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. Most of the list reads like a simple baked cracker rather than a factory formula. Main considerations include refined wheat flour as the base, multiple sweetener-style inputs including tapioca syrup, and modest refinement overall. Simpler options: Choose crackers made with whole grain flour and no added syrup; pick options with fewer sweeteners for a lower-refinement profile.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Refined wheat flour as the base
  • Multiple sweetener-style inputs including tapioca syrup
  • Modest refinement overall

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose crackers made with whole grain flour and no added syrup
  • Pick options with fewer sweeteners for a lower-refinement profile

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Organic Original
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00049508250753
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

Pretzel Crisps, Organic Original

Snack Factory

High integrity

Warning Signs

Refined wheat flour, cane sugar, and tapioca syrup are the main refined inputs here, though the list is short.

Consider This

Organic tapioca syrup and malt extract are refined sweetener-style inputs, and soda is a leavening helper rather than a whole food.

Good Substitutes

Look for crackers made with whole wheat or whole grain flour, minimal sweetener, and no syrups, such as a simple flour, salt, and seed cracker.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable ingredient list with no emulsifiers, gums, artificial colors, or artificial flavors. The main drawback is refined flour plus several sweetener-style inputs, so it works better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. Most of the list reads like a simple baked cracker rather than a factory formula.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Refined wheat flour as the base
  • Multiple sweetener-style inputs including tapioca syrup
  • Modest refinement overall

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Organic tapioca syrup — Refined syrup sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Organic tapioca syrup (5/10) — Refined syrup sweetener adds sweetness without fiber.
  • Organic wheat flour (3/10) — Refined flour base with less fiber.
  • Organic cane sugar (3/10) — Refined sugar adding sweetness.

Better choice tips

  • Choose crackers made with whole grain flour and no added syrup
  • Pick options with fewer sweeteners for a lower-refinement profile

Ingredients

Ingredient list

INGREDIENTS: ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SALT, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, ORGANIC MALT EXTRACT, SODA. CONTAINS: WHEAT

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Organic tapioca syrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined syrupWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined syrup

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup adds sweetness and is a refined sugar-style input.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived syrup used as a sweetener.

    Family watchlist

    Refined syrup sweetener

  2. Organic wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined grain with less fiber than whole grain options.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour, a common baking base.

  3. Organic cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added sugar contributes sweetness without fiber or protein.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar added for sweetness.

  4. Organic malt extractConcern 3/10 — Mild concernMalt extract

    What this is

    Malt extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted malt component adds flavor and browning.

    Additional note

    Malt-derived extract adding flavor and color.

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  1. SodaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Common baking leavener with mild processing.

    Additional note

    Leavening agent for lift and texture.

  2. SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Simple seasoning with no added complexity.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. 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.

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary 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", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "malt". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Organic tapioca syrup)

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Family watchlist items (Organic tapioca syrup)

    See more for this goal

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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 Pretzel Crisps, Organic Original highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Organic Original shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Organic Original: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Organic cane sugar, Organic tapioca syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Organic ingredients, no artificial colors; Low saturated fat and low total fat.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat flour with almost no fiber; Added sugars and syrups in the recipe; Sodium is moderate for a single 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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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