Pretzel Twists
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What it is
Pretzel twists are a type of baked snack made from a simple dough of flour, water, and yeast. The dough is shaped into twists, boiled briefly in water (sometimes with added lye for a darker color and crispier crust), and then baked until golden brown and crunchy.
Why it's used
Pretzel twists are primarily used as a snack food on their own or as a component in snack mixes. They provide a salty, crunchy texture that complements other ingredients in trail mixes, party mixes, and confectionery coatings.
Health notes
Pretzel twists are generally considered safe to eat as part of a balanced diet. They are made from common food ingredients and do not typically contain additives that require special regulatory oversight beyond standard food safety practices. While high sodium intake can be a concern for some individuals, the amount in pretzels is comparable to other salty snacks. Regulatory bodies like the FDA oversee the safety of all food ingredients.
Allergen info
Pretzel twists are made from wheat flour and therefore contain wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They may also contain gluten.
Products containing Pretzel Twists
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Snack Mix
455kcal
9.1Protein
13.6Fat
72.7Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Pumpkin Spice White Fudge Coated Pretzels Twists, Pumpkin Spice
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
500kcal
0Protein
25Fat
75Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Cinnamon Crunch Gluten-Free Pretzel Twists Covered In White Fudge Infused With Cinnamon Flavor And Sprinkled With Sea Salt, Cinnamon Crunch
High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving
500kcal
0Protein
25Fat
75Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Dark Peppermint Gluten-Free Pretzel Twists Covered In Dark Chocolate And Sprinkled With Crushed Peppermint Candy, Dark Peppermint
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
464kcal
3.6Protein
21.4Fat
75Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Cool Peppermint Gluten-Free Pretzel Twists Covered In White Fudge And Sprinkled With Crushed Peppermint Candy, Cool Peppermint
High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 30% DV per serving
500kcal
0Protein
17.9Fat
78.6Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Guacamole Ranch Snack Mix, Guacamole Ranch
500kcal
7.1Protein
32.1Fat
53.6Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Original Snack Mix Of Pretzel Twists, Cheese Curls, Cheddar Tortilla Chips, And Seasoned Bread Sticks, Original
464kcal
3.6Protein
17.9Fat
75Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Original Snack Mix Of Pretzel Twists, Cheese Curls, Cheddar Tortilla Chips, And Seasoned Bread Sticks, Original
500kcal
3.6Protein
21.4Fat
67.9Carbs
Pretzel Perfection
Guacamole Ranch Snack Mix A Gluten-Free Mix Of Pretzel Twists, Avacado Ranch Tortilla Chips, Parmesan Cheddar Cheese Curls And Spicy Guacamole Corn Chips
500kcal
7.1Protein
32.1Fat
53.6Carbs
Waymouth Farms, Inc.
Campfire Crunch Peanuts, Cocoa Candies, Almonds, Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks, Honey Mustard Pretzel Braids Pretzels Trail Mix, Campfire Crunch
533kcal
16.7Protein
40Fat
40Carbs
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Sweet Savory Cheddar Cheese Caramel Popcorn, Cheese Crackers, Pretzel Twists & Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks Trail Mix, Sweet Savory
467kcal
6.7Protein
16.7Fat
73.3Carbs