From The Ground Up Cauliflower Twists / Veggie Pretzels
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Fiber
- Protein
Verdict
From The Ground Up Cauliflower Twists / Veggie Pretzels are a crunchy, vegetable-based alternative to traditional salted snacks. Their main strength is the inclusion of a diverse vegetable blend, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they function as a savory, plant-based treat for those wanting a bit more variety than a standard pretzel.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with a creamy hummus or a vegetable-based dip for a complete snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a light calorie count and no added sugars, though it is limited in protein and fiber. Sodium levels are moderate, which is typical for a savory snack of this type.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 2.5g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from cassava, cauliflower, and potato starch, with a secondary blend of spinach, broccoli, carrot, tomato, beet, and shiitake mushroom. The addition of refined starches and lecithin helps create the specific snap and consistency of a pretzel.
Ingredients
Cassava; Cauliflower; Potato Starch, RSPO Palm Oil, Sea Salt, Yeast, Vegetable Blend (Spinach, Broccoli, Carrot, Tomato, Beet, Shiitake Mushroom); xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, rosemary extract.
