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Herr's Thin Pretzels
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Herr's Thin Pretzels

Herr's
3.88 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
3g
Protein
1g
Sugars
570mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herr's Thin Pretzels arrive in a small 3.88 oz bag you’d find on the supermarket snack aisle, shelved near other salty snacks like potato chips, standard pretzel varieties, and party mixes. They’re positioned as an everyday, value-oriented snack for families and commuters — an American convenience-brand staple that leans into familiarity rather than premium craft messaging. Think lunchbox add-on, desk drawer nibble, or crunchy companion on a road trip. Occasions best suited to this product include quick grocery runs for party supplies, game-day prepping, and casual movie nights at home. Brand positioning emphasizes down-to-earth flavor and approachability: Herr's markets itself as a regional, friendly snack maker with simple, dependable offerings rather than artisanal claims. The label carries typical supermarket cues: enriched wheat flour listed with added B-vitamins, a prominent sodium statement on the nutrition panel (570 mg/serving), and a freshness guarantee printed on the package; there are no organic, non-GMO, or child-focused cartoon elements. Processing context: these are industrially produced packaged pretzels made from refined/enriched flour and added vegetable oils, shaped and baked at scale. Sensory details: thin, crisp, and brittle with a dry, golden surface and a focused salted finish; texture is light but with a hard snap, making them excellent for grazing or for scooping soft dips. Packaging is a lightweight printed film bag (not typically resealable), encouraging single-sitting or lunchbox use. Rituals include dunking with mustard or cheese, piling onto a sandwich, or emptying into a bowl on game day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 9.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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,, Malt,, Vegetable, Oil, (Contains, One, or, More, of, the, Following:, Corn,, Cottonseed,, Palm,, Soybean,, Sunflower),, Yeast,, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • cottonseed - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Packaged, industrially produced snack using refined/enriched flour, added vegetable oils, and high sodium; formulation and manufacturing place it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Herr's Thin Pretzels

The term 'healthy' can be a bit fuzzy, right? Herr's Thin Pretzels are low in sugar and calories, making them a decent snack option if you’re looking for something crunchy without a sugar rush. However, they do have 570mg of sodium per serving, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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