If you like snacking on pretzels, you might be wondering Are Rold Gold pretzels vegan? Rold Gold is a popular brand of pretzels that come in a variety of flavors and shapes. Most, but not all, traditional hard pretzels are naturally vegan as the main ingredients are flour, salt, malt and yeast.
In recent years, there have been more and more flavored pretzels which can contain non-vegan ingredients. Are Rold Gold pretzels vegan? Let's check out the ingredients list and see. All ingredients can be found on the Frito Lay website.
Rold Gold Pretzel Ingredients
The majority of Rold Gold Pretzels are vegan. Let's check out the ingredients lists below. Any non-vegan ingredients are in bold.
- Original Tiny Twists Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Corn Oil, Corn Syrup, Ammonium Carbonate, Malt Extract, and Yeast.
- Sticks Pretzels Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Corn Syrup, Ammonium Bicarbonate, and Malt Extract.
- Thins Pretzels Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Corn Syrup, Corn Oil, Malt Extract, Yeast, Ammonium Carbonate.
- Cheddar Flavored Tiny Twists Pretzels Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Corn Oil, Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin (Made From Corn), Whey, Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Monosodium Glutamate, Sunflower Oil, Lactose, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Onion Powder, Blue Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Corn Syrup Solids, Skim Milk, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Malt Extract, Yeast, Citric Acid, Buttermilk, Lactic Acid, Artificial Color (Yellow 5, Yellow 6), Garlic Powder, Spices, Sodium Caseinate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
- Fat Free Tiny Twists Pretzels Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Salt, Corn Syrup, Ammonium Bicarbonate, and Malt Extract.
- Honey Wheat Braided Pretzel Twists Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Honey, Corn Oil, Salt, Ammonium Bicarbonate.
- Rods Pretzels Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Corn Oil, Salt, Corn Syrup, Ammonium Bicarbonate, and Malt Extract.
Unfortunately, the Cheddar Flavored Tiny Twist contain dairy products. The Honey Wheat Braided Pretzel Twists contain honey which most people following a vegan diet stay away from. The good news is that the remainder of the flavors are vegan.
What to Dip Pretzels In
Pretzels are a delicious salty snack on their own. But sometimes you want to dip them. Some of my favorite pretzel dips are:
- Hummus
- Guacamole
- Chunky salsa
- Peanut Butter
- Vegan Honey Mustard
- Melted Vegan Chocolate
- Sweet Mustard Dip Without Honey
Vegan Recipes Using Pretzels
Not only are pretzels a delicious snack, they are a great ingredient in other recipes...especially desserts! Check out the following vegan recipes that use pretzels as an ingredient.
- Chunky Vegan Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies by Orchids and Sweet Tea
- Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing and Pretzels by Best of Vegan
- Vegan Dark Chocolate Pretzel and Caramel Peanut Butter Cookies by Rabbit & Wolves
- Vegan Trail Mix Cookies by Hassle Free Vegan
DIY Soft Pretzels
Crunchy pretzels are great to snack on. But so are soft pretzels! Interested in making your own soft pretzels? Check out Vegan Soft Baked Pretzels by Love & Lemons which uses the following basic ingredients.
- all-purpose flour
- active dry yeast
- maple syrup
- oil
- salt
- baking soda
- water
You can always add whatever toppings you like. Other than salt, sesame seeds are delicious on pretzels. Or you can make them sweet by sprinkling some cinnamon sugar on top.
FAQ
Is sugar vegan?
Some vegans worry about white sugar because of the use of bone char. According to Peta.org, "Bone char—often referred to as natural carbon—is widely used by the sugar industry as a decolorizing filter, which allows the sugar cane to achieve its desirable white color."
So cane sugar doesn't technically contain any animal products. But, the desire for sugar to have a pure white color makes some companies use animals bones in the production of it. It is up to you whether or not to consume regular white sugar.
Does Rold Gold make pretzel crisps?
Rold Gold used to make pretzel crisps but they are no longer on their product website.
Do original pretzels contain milk products?
No, but some of the flavored pretzels do contain dairy. I would recommend always checking the ingredients list.
How long have Rold Gold Pretzels been around?
Rold Gold pretzels were introduced in 1917...over 100 years ago!
Summary
Pretzels are a great, healthy snack that are delicious on their own, with a dip, or as an ingredient. Rold Gold makes several varieties of vegan pretzels. However, their flavored pretzels contain dairy products. While it's always a smart idea to check the ingredients list, most original pretzels contain vegan ingredients and are a safe snack.
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