Figuring Out Food Part 3: The Inner Workings

Additives in Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets:

• Niacin
  • Replaces niacin that is lost in the processing of the flour.
• Riboflavin
  • Replaces riboflavin that is lost in the processing of the flour.
• Folic Acid
  • Replaces folic acid that is lost in the processing of the flour.
• Mono- and diglycerides
  • Allows smooth mixing of ingredients, and prevents separation.

Vitamins and Minerals:

• Riboflavin
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  • Riboflavin assists the body in converting food into energy, as well as growth and development and formation of red blood cells.
• Iron
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  • Iron assists the body in producing energy, growth and development, functions of the immune system, formation of red blood cells, reproduction, and healing wounds.  Iron is especially important for young children, pregnant women, and women who are capable of becoming pregnant.

Carbohydrates:

• Sugars
  • Molasses

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    • The sugars present in molasses are glucose, sucrose, and fructose.
  • Corn Syrup

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    • The only sugar present in corn syrup is glucose.
  • Barley Malt Extract

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    • The only sugar present in barley malt extract is maltose.
• Fiber
  • Wheat Flour

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    • The fibers present in wheat flour are arabinoxylan, cellulose, and beta-glucan.  All of these fibers are insoluble.
  • Peanuts
    • Peanuts contain soluble and insoluble fibers.
• Starches
  • Wheat Flour
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    • There are starches stored in the endosperm of the wheat grain.
• In total, one serving of Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets contains 72 calories from fat, 52 calories from carbohydrates, and 20 calories from protein.