Sourdough Mini Pretzels - 11 oz

Sodium hydroxide is on our ingredient list because a dip in it before baking is the traditional pretzel bath. Eat them straight from the bag, or set out a bowl next to mustard or cheese dip.

A serving is 28 g, with 11 servings in the bag. Each serving has 120 calories, 1.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 230 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate and 2 g protein. The bag says: NOT A LOW CALORIE FOOD. They're made with wheat flour and malted barley flour, so they are not gluten-free.

At Unique Snacks, six generations of Spannuth family bakers have been asking "WHAT IF?" and "WHY KNOT?" Our snacks come from Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and secret Bavarian family recipes, and sometimes from a dare from an uncle. We're on a quest to create delicious snacks that dare to be different.

Ingredients: UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, YEAST

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Common Questions

What are sourdough pretzels?
Sourdough pretzels are hard, crunchy pretzels made with sourdough, a style with a long history in Pennsylvania. Our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels are a bite-size take on it. In a classic pretzel, the dough gets a dip in a food-grade alkaline solution before baking, which gives pretzels their deep brown crust and familiar bite. You'll find it in our ingredient list as sodium hydroxide. For these, our bakers started from our 100-year-old family recipe and added classic Pennsylvania Dutch traditions. They're crispy, crunchy mini pretzels that are big on flavor... and attitude.

Are pretzels vegan?
Most plain hard pretzels are vegan, and our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels are labeled vegan friendly. Butter, milk, cheese or honey tend to show up in soft pretzels and flavored or coated ones. Ours use six ingredients: unbleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, sunflower oil, salt, sodium hydroxide and yeast.

Are pretzels a healthier snack than chips?
Pretzels are usually baked and much lower in fat than fried potato chips, though they tend to be salty, and our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels fit that pattern. A 28 g serving has 1.5 g total fat, with 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat and 0 g added sugars. Sodium comes in at 230 mg per serving, which is 10% of the Daily Value.

Are Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels gluten-free?
No, our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels are not gluten-free. They're made with unbleached wheat flour and malted barley flour, and both wheat and barley contain gluten.

Are Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels kosher and non-GMO?
Yes, our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels are certified kosher and non-GMO. The bag also carries the words 'kosher and vegan friendly.'

How many calories are in Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels, and what is the serving size?
A serving of our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels is 28 g and has 120 calories. The 11 oz (312 g) bag holds 11 servings. Each serving also has 23 g total carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugars and 2 g protein, plus 0.7 mg iron (4% DV).

Where are Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels made?
Our Knead 'Ems Sourdough Mini Pretzels are made in the United States. We're the Spannuth family, six generations of pretzel bakers. Our snacks draw on Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and secret Bavarian family recipes, guided by two questions: 'WHAT IF?' and 'WHY KNOT?'