Pretzels
Also listed as Hard Pretzels, Pretzel Sticks, and Soft Pretzels.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Pretzels are baked wheat snacks, hard or soft. Labels may say pretzels or pretzel sticks.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They are eaten as snacks and used in snack mixes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Bakery snack labeling rules apply, including wheat allergen declaration.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared allergens and quality issues appear in some pretzel recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains wheat. Flavored pretzels may include milk or sesame.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026