Two families combined their homemade potato chip business with a home business that made angel food cakes to establish Snyder's Bakery. William V. Snyder also created the Potato Chip Institute to bring "chippers" -- businesses making potato chips -- together to improve communication and product distribution. Unfortunately, Snyder suffered a fatal heart attack in his early 40s. As a result, the potato chip plant changed hands several times. Eventually the Bechtel Pretzel Company and Snyder's Bakery became Snyder's of Hanover, a very successful potato chip, pretzel and snack company.
Serving Size and Varieties
One serving of Snyder's of Hanover Homestyle Pretzels equals 31 g. Varieties include salted and unsalted, 100 Calorie Packs and Fat Free pretzels for people watching their calories and fat intake, as well as mini versions of the larger pretzels. Snyder's has recently added a line of flavored pretzels including Honey Wheat, Butter and Sesame, Pumpernickel and Onion Sticks, Sourdough, Garden Veggie Pretzel Chips, Garlic Bread and Honey Mustard. For consumers looking for a wheat-free snack, Snyder's has recently added the Gluten Free pretzel.
Calories, Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
A single serving of Snyder's Homestyle Pretzels contains 120 calories, with 10 calories from fat and a total fat content of 1 g, providing 2 percent of the recommended daily value based on a 2,000-calorie diet. A single serving has no cholesterol and 230 mg of sodium. In comparison, a single serving of 28 g of Snyder's Sourdough Hard Pretzels has 100 calories, no fat or cholesterol and 240 mg of sodium. The Honey Mustard and Onion Nibblers have 130 calories per 30 g serving, with 3 g of fat, no cholesterol and 95 mg of sodium.
Carbohydrates and Protein
One 31 g serving of Homestyle Pretzels has 25 g of carbohydrates with 1 g of fiber, less than 1 g of sugars and 3 g of protein. A single serving of the Garden Veggie Pretzel Chips has 24 g of total carbohydrates, 1 g of fiber, 1 g of sugars and 3 g of protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
None of the Snyder's of Hanover pretzels provides a significant amount of essential vitamins or minerals except for iron, with anywhere from zero to 8 percent of the daily value. For instance, the Butter Snaps and Old Tyme Pretzels provide 6 percent, while the Garlic Bread Nibblers provide no iron at all.
Ingredients
Snyder's of Hanover Homestyle Pretzels contain enriched wheat flour -- wheat flour with niacin, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, water, canola oil, salt, malt, yeast and soda. Snyder's of Hanover pretzels come from a facility that handles peanuts and peanut butter, which may be a concern to individuals sensitive to this ingredient.
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