At an anniversary party for a Hartford, Connecticut AA meeting group last week, I happened to notice two containers of Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels sitting on the snack table. I partook of the opportunity to try these treats and the combination of sweet and salty flavors proved to be delightful. I so enjoyed eating these pretzels, that I have decided to write a review of them.
Presented here, as a service to the consumer at large, is one food writer’s product review of Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels.
Size The net weight of each of the containers of Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels that were served at an anniversary party that I recently attended is 14 ounces. According to the product’s nutrition label, each container holds approximately 17 two – pretzel servings. That serving size may be under – estimated. These chocolate – flavored pretzels taste so good, it may be hard for some people to limit their intake of them to just two pieces.
Price The only retail price that I have seen charged for one 14 ounce package of Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels at Hartford, Connecticut area supermarkets is approximately $5.99. Although that price seems high, I think that these pretzels are a special – occasion food, which makes their price seem more reasonable.
Texture Chocolate – covered pretzels are new to me. To be honest, I had never eaten a chocolate – flavored pretzel until a few months ago and since then, I have tried three different varieties of them. The Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels that I ate at an anniversary party featured large pretzels that were crunchy, but the chocolate coating made them easier to bite into. The combination of salty pretzels and sweet chocolate coating in this product creates an exciting mouth – feel that makes it hard to stop eating them.
Nutritional Facts Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels contain 140 calories, with 50 calories from fat, per two pretzel serving. These delicious treats also contain 4.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 6 grams total fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 200 mg of sodium, 19 grams total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 10 grams of sugars and 2 grams of protein, per two pretzel serving.
Taste / Flavor These chocolate – covered pretzels are very tasty and they are also fairly addictive. I couldn’t help but notice that the two containers of Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels were eaten much quicker than many of the other items on the snack table at the party.
At first, I intended to eat just one of these chocolate – flavored pretzels, but after tasting one of them, I ended up eating three more. The chocolate on these pretzels tastes like milk chocolate to me and its sweetness level provides a great contrast to the saltiness of the pretzels. I do think that three or four of these pretzels is just the right amount to satisfy my appetite. On a flavor scale of one through ten, I would assign Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels an 8.5 rating.
Packaging Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels are packaged in several different types of containers. The containers that were at the anniversary party I attended were white and silver with a blue lid.
The front label features an illustration of three of the enclosed pretzels and the rear label lists all pertinent ingredient and nutritional information. The bucket – like container opens easily and re – closes effectively. Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels are also packaged in boxes.
Overall Rating Chocolate – covered pretzels have become very popular food items. In recent months, I have seen several different brands of chocolate – covered pretzels at Hartford, Connecticut area food retailers. Utz Chocolate Flavored Pretzels are a very good version of this treat. They feature a nice balance of sweet and salty tastes and they offer a pleasing texture. These competitively – priced chocolate – flavored pretzels are a recommended item by this food writer.
Sources : Personal experience with the product
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