The Snack Factory Pumpkin Spice Pretzels Review
Author’s Note: As always, this is not a paid review. I have no affiliation with The Snack Factory or Sam’s Club. I bought these goodies with my own dad-gum money.
No pumpkins were harmed in the making of these pretzels.
I previously reviewed these Peppermint White Creme Pretzel Thins from The Snack Factory. I was stoked to find this Pumpkin Spice version at Sam’s Club (no, I’m not a member — read all about my sneaky visit here).
There are more broken fragments than I expected — more than I experienced in the different-flavored-bag I bought from Costco a couple years ago. This isn’t a deal breaker. But. Slightly less attractive for entertaining. Maybe I just got a bad bag. But mine look like they were broken BEFORE being dipped in the coating. Behold:
The flavor is fabulous. It’s everything you’d expect from “pumpkin spice” — cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of clove, with a (real) vanilla finish. Yes, there is actual vanilla in here! The added “natural flavors” make the pumpkin spice aromas extra-strong. There’s a satisfying sprinkle of saltiness to make the flavors pop. It’s delicious, even if no actual pumpkin is involved.
(For an “actual pumpkin” treat, check out my review of Costco’s Pumpkin Streusel Muffins.)
The pretzels are generously coated in the white “creme” exoskeleton. It’s a bit like a yogurt-covered pretzel. But sorta crisper, and with a different flavor. Milky, but less tangy than yogurt. I was pleased to see real milk powder in the ingredients.
Look how thiccc it is. It’s a lot like “white chocolate,” without the actual cocoa butter. Less melty. Gently sweet. This coating is made from a combination of palm and coconut oils, which I don’t mind at all. Get in my belly.
The Snack Factory’s signature move is this elegantly thin, super crisp pretzel. Cracker-like. They’re weirdly satisfying. Somehow “better” than a thicker, rounded pretzel. No, I can’t explain that. They just are. Try it yourself. The shape really makes a difference.
Plus, these guys are dang cute. The contrasting drizzle on top really brings the whole package together. I love that the orange color is from paprika extract. No icky dyes here. They have an almost homemade aesthetic.
Ingredients in The Snack Factory Pumpkin Spice Pretzels
Here is my best attempt at typing out the ingredients, from the label:
- Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
- Sugar
- Palm Kernel Oil
- Palm Oil
- Nonfat Dry Milk
- Whole Milk
- Cane Sugar
- Salt
- Tapioca Malt Syrup (Tapioca Syrup, Malt Extract)
- Soy Lecithin
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Natural Flavor
- Paprika Extract (color)
- Canola Oil
- Soda
Pretty decent list. I could do without the added “natural flavor.” But, in the grand scheme of things, not bad for a mainstream snack item.
More information from the label:
- Contains bioengineered food ingredients
- No artificial flavors or colors
Nutrition Facts
A serving is 1 ounce (5-ish crackers) and contains 140 calories. You get 6 grams of fat (5 grams saturated fat) and 2 grams protein. There are 20 grams total carbohydrates, of which 12 grams are sugars (all of them “added sugar”). You also get 5% your daily value sodium and 0% your daily value cholesterol, per serving.
Price and Servings
The in-club price for a 20 ounce bag of these pretzel crisps is $9.48 at my local Sam’s Club. Since there are 20 servings per bag, each serving costs 47 cents. But you can also find them at Wal-Mart for $18. Or a much smaller 4 ounce bag from Publix for around $5.
Shelf Life
The “best by” date on my bag allowed approximately 5 months to consume, unopened. Since the pretzels are coated in the “creme,” mine didn’t get stale (or melty), even in the evil Florida humidity. I ate mine over more than a month without any obvious loss of quality.
Dramatic Conclusion
Minus the broken pretzels, I’m very happy with this purchase. For crunchy-sweet snack lovers, these are delightful little treats. For pumpkin-spice lovers, they are a worthwhile buy. A worthy use of my wallet-juices. And digestive juices.
On my super accurate “Awesome-o-Meter,” these Pumpkin Spice Snack Factory pretzels score a “Yaaas.”
The End.
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