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Hanover Soft Pretzels
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Hanover Soft Pretzels

Hanover
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
5g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
32
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hanover Soft Pretzels arrive in a clear or printed plastic bag as a small, 13 oz packaged convenience item you’re likely to spot in the frozen appetizer/snacks aisle of a supermarket, shelved near other frozen pretzels, pizza snacks, breadsticks, and party foods. They read like an easy party or snack solution—single-step heat-and-serve comfort food for casual gatherings. Suitable for quick weekend brunches, game-day spreads, or movie nights at home, these pretzels are positioned for convenience-minded shoppers who want a warm, shareable item without visiting a bakery. The Hanover brand conveys everyday, value-oriented positioning rather than artisanal heritage: practical, family-friendly, and familiar rather than premium. Packaging typically emphasizes softness and saltiness, and the included salt packet signals customization for a hands-on serving ritual. Label characteristics are straightforward—no organic certification and unlikely to carry “all-natural” or health-focused claims; instead the copy highlights convenience and flavor. Marketing skews to families, sports-watchers, and hosts who prize easy entertaining over ingredient transparency. In plain terms, this is an industrially processed, packaged baked snack made from refined flours and functional additives and intended for reheating and immediate consumption. Sensory details: when heated the exterior gives a warm, slightly chewy crust with a soft, doughy interior and a mild malty-sweetness from the barley and corn syrup solids; the salt packet adds a finishing crunchy salt hit. The typical ritual is heat, tear, dip (mustard or cheese), and share—simple, tactile, and comfort-focused in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.5g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate33g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein5g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Pretzel, Flour, (Enriched, Bleached, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Potassium, Bromate),, Water,, Salt,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Yeast,, and, Soda., Salt, Packet, Included..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains refined, industrial ingredients (enriched bleached flour, corn syrup solids) and processing additives (potassium bromate), and is a ready-to-heat packaged product — characteristics consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Hanover Soft Pretzels

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These pretzels have 160 calories per serving and a decent amount of protein at 5g, making them a satisfying snack. However, they also contain enriched flour and sodium, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they're not exactly a health food — think of them as a fun treat rather than a superfood!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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