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Herrs Special Pretzels
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herrs Special Pretzels

Herr's
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
570mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Special Pretzels arrive in a 16 oz plastic bag that you’d find hanging in the snack aisle alongside potato chips, cheese puffs, crackers and other packaged pretzels. They sit near party-sized chips and dip mixes, often placed at eye level for impulse grab-and-go shoppers. This product fits casual shopping trips — think party prep, road-trip stocking or a quick grocery run for a movie night — and it’s commonly used as a salty finger food at game-day gatherings, lunchboxes, or paired with deli sandwiches. Herr's positions itself as an American, family-oriented snack brand with regional Mid-Atlantic recognition; its marketing skews nostalgic and value-driven, targeting households looking for familiar, affordable snacks rather than premium artisan crackers. The label typically emphasizes flavor and tradition rather than health; ingredient fortification (enriched wheat flour) appears on the list, but there are no organic or natural certification claims evident in the ingredients provided. Packaging is bright and approachable, with a clear snack-focused aesthetic that appeals to kids and adults alike. In plain language the pretzels are an industrially produced, shelf-stable snack made from refined and processed components. Sensory-wise they deliver a dry, crisp crunch, a pronounced salty surface, and a toasty wheat aroma; people eat them straight from the bag, with dips, or crushed over salads for texture. The ritual is casual and communal — shared out of a bowl at parties or tucked into a lunch bag for a crunchy contrast to softer foods. Overall, this is a classic American snack staple: convenient, salty, and designed for immediate enjoyment rather than health positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 16
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein3g
* 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

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Salt,, Yeast,, Malt, (Corn, Syrup,, Malted, Barley, Extract),, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Sunflower),, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 ingredients (enriched wheat flour), added sweetener component (malt with corn syrup), blended vegetable oils and is an industrially formulated, shelf-stable packaged snack—characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Herrs Special Pretzels

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! These pretzels are low in sugar and have a modest amount of calories, but they do pack in a fair bit of sodium. If you're looking for a crunchy snack that satisfies without a sugar rush, they can fit into a balanced diet — just keep an eye on portion sizes!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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