# Which are the saltiest pretzels? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [November 2, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258 "2022-11-02T23:56:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![xanthous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/53a042/32.png) [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/1 "2022-11-02T23:56:44Z")
I’m not a big fan of a pretzel, unless it’s suuuper salty. I’m actually eating some lackluster pretzels right now, and wishing I knew of a go-to, salt-tastic variety. Sticks, minis, twists (but maybe not the hard Bavarian type)—any good brands out there? ---
**Author:** ![Crafter\_Man](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crafter_man/32/458_2.png) [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/2 "2022-11-03T00:26:08Z")
The saltiest pretzels I’ve ever bought are [Grippo’s Pretzel Loops](https://www.cincinnatispecialties.com/ProductDetails.aspx/Grippos/Grippos-Pretzel-Loops-9oz-12ct/). I like salty pretzels. But those were even too salty for me. 😲 [This](https://snackor-blog.tumblr.com/post/33374295564/grippos-pretzel-loops) reviewer seems to agree with me. As do many of the reviewers on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Grippos-Free-Pretzel-Loops-15oz/dp/B07PPW4T2Z/). It’s regional, though. Not sure how available they are outside of Ohio. ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/3 "2022-11-03T00:34:17Z")
Probably not what you’re looking for but I just bought some frozen [Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Bites](https://i5.peapod.com/c/1K/1KFQX.png). If you went that route, you could use as much salt as you want. ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/4 "2022-11-03T01:36:19Z")
Lick your pretzels, dip 'em in salt. Then eat them. Problem solved. Or dip 'em in vegemite if you prefer. ---
**Author:** ![xanthous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/53a042/32.png) [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/5 "2022-11-03T10:47:08Z")
> [@Crafter\_Man](#): > > The saltiest pretzels I’ve ever bought are [Grippo’s Pretzel Loops](https://www.cincinnatispecialties.com/ProductDetails.aspx/Grippos/Grippos-Pretzel-Loops-9oz-12ct/). > > I like salty pretzels. But those were even too salty for me. 😲 > > [This](https://snackor-blog.tumblr.com/post/33374295564/grippos-pretzel-loops) reviewer seems to agree with me. As do many of the reviewers on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Grippos-Free-Pretzel-Loops-15oz/dp/B07PPW4T2Z/). I’ll be the judge of that! 🕶 I’m in Ohio, just ordered some. Will report back—thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/6 "2022-11-03T23:17:17Z")
The ones who just discovered their spouses cheating on them, I assume. ---
**Author:** ![Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/marvin_the_martian/32/2898_2.png) [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/7 "2022-11-04T03:09:43Z")
Herr’s Ultra Thin are reliably salty if you live in the mid-Atlantic area. ---
**Author:** ![SeaSun](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seasun/32/14820_2.png) [@SeaSun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaSun)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/8 "2022-11-04T04:19:51Z")
I can’t not think of this anytime someone mentions eating pretzels 😆 [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/nIypMI_zXSQ/maxresdefault.jpg "These pretzels are making me thirsty - Seinfeld") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIypMI_zXSQ) > [@Joey\_P](#): > > Probably not what you’re looking for but I just bought some frozen [Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Bites](https://i5.peapod.com/c/1K/1KFQX.png). > If you went that route, you could use as much salt as you want. Came in here to say just this, though I buy them at the mall freshly made there. I prefer soft pretzels and these are my favorite. I always ask for extra salt on it. ---
**Author:** ![D\_Anconia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@D\_Anconia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D_Anconia)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/9 "2022-11-04T04:54:12Z")
Has anyone had Utz brand pretzels? They were on sale for only $1.49, so I bought a package. Haven’t tried them yet. ---
**Author:** ![Wendell\_Wagner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8491ac/32.png) [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/10 "2022-11-04T09:45:29Z")
Unique Snacks brand Extra Salt Splits. I can get them in two different stores that are very near to me, and it appears that they are also available in other stores close to me. It may be necessary for you to order them online. I don’t know if they’re available all over the U.S. (and maybe in other countries too). ---
**Author:** ![xanthous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/53a042/32.png) [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/11 "2022-11-07T01:09:22Z")
Grippo’s _are_ salty! I like that they’re darker/crunchier and I love the teardrop shape. Will research Utz/Herr’s and the splits, too. Thanks, all! ---
**Author:** ![MagicEyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5daacb/32.png) [@MagicEyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MagicEyes)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/12 "2022-11-07T01:47:18Z")
> [@D\_Anconia](#): > > Has anyone had Utz brand pretzels? They were on sale for only $1.49, so I bought a package. Haven’t tried them yet. Utz Special Dark pretzels are the best pretzels on the planet. The other varieties are probably pretty good. I went grocery shopping today and got pretzels and a double sharp cheddar cheese log, so I’m very happy. 😋 ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/13 "2022-11-08T15:56:53Z")
Old Dutch Butter Spindles ---
**Author:** ![morgan1968](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@morgan1968](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/morgan1968)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2022, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-the-saltiest-pretzels/974258/14 "2022-12-12T13:31:59Z")
I am from Cincinnati and can confirm that the Grippo’s brand is most definitely the saltiest. I brought some back with me from my last visit. I have only been able to find them online or in stores in the Queen City Tristate area. Unfortunately.