Pretz

Reviewed by Angie Quidim
November 5, 2005

Manufacturer: Ezaki Glico Co. LTD Website: http://www.ezaki-glico.net/pretz Review Rating: 8 out of 10

Searching for a delectable snack in the local Japanese market, I came upon a section of thin, slender breadsticks in a variety of flavors. The stocker noticed my curiosity and offered a taste of some breadsticks that were sprinkled with a garlicky pepper coating. They were remarkably tasty and full of flavor. These snacks, affectionately referred to as “Pretz” are inexpensive and come in a multitude of flavors.

Yielding to my curiosity, I looked on the internet to see what varieties were available for purchase. The first thing I learned was the difference between the “Pretz” brand and “Pocky”. “Pocky” is the unflavored breadstick dipped in some coating (usually chocolate). “Pretz” is the breadstick that is flavored with some seasoning and is never coated.

The flavors available are:

Tomato Lemon Pepper Giant Apple Pretz Corn Pretz Butter Pretz Plain Pretz Pizza

Giant Tomato Eel Maple Pretz with Butter Ebi (grilled shrimp) Honey & Butter Pretz with Hokkaido Butter Honey Mustard

Kuro Goma(Black Sesame) Tomato Pretz with Lemon Spice Potato Pretz with Cheese Pretz Hachimitsu (Honey) Chocolate Salad Pretz Giant Ebi (Shrimp) Chili Pretz

The company is continually releasing new and interesting flavors and exporting abroad.

Versatile! You can use this with anything… Desserts, Appetizers, Snacks, Dinner!!! The flavors just keep on coming from this international food manufacturer. Who knows? Ice cream flavored Pretz will be the hottest snack on the market! The bread sticks themselves are so light and thin that they won't kill your appetite either.