Authentic Foods - Gluten-Free Vegan Soft Pretzels Recipe (2024)

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Can vegans eat soft pretzels? ›

Traditional Braided Soft Pretzels

They are often topped naturally with vegan-friendly ingredients such as; coarse salt, poppy or sesame seeds, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. So lots of vegan options are out there in the grocery store. However, some soft pretzels might have non-vegan items in the ingredient list.

Corn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, palm oil, dextrose, cellulose gum, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono-calcium phosphate), salt, citric acid, yeast, soy lecithin, soda.

Made with the finest premium ingredients, our Gluten-Free products combine plenty of great taste and variety—with no trace of gluten, dairy, egg or milk.

Unless they are specifically made to be gluten free, pretzels contain gluten, usually in the form of wheat flour. If you want pretzels on a gluten free diet, you'll need to buy gluten free pretzels.

Traditional butter is made with churned milk or cream, which usually comes from cows (but it can also come from other animals like goats), and that's why it's not vegan. Many people also use margarine, which is similar to butter in texture and color, but it's usually made with plant-based fat instead of animal fat.

Pretzels With a purpose. At Stellar Snacks, we believe snacks are meant to be shared, so we make non-GMO, Kosher, vegan pretzel snacks that everyone can enjoy. We strive to make a positive impact with every ingredient we hand-pick and every product we deliver.

Aldi has quite a few gluten free offerings, including their own gluten free product line, called LiveGFree. Read my article to learn more about Aldi's gluten free offerings.

Are Pringles gluten-free? As most Pringles flavours are made with wheat starch, Pringles are not considered to be gluten-free. They are also not labelled as gluten-free, so best to give them a miss and try some new and exciting gluten-free crisp options instead!

Traditional hummus is naturally gluten-free as are most brands such as Sabra Hummus. There are reports out there of certain brands either including flour in their hummus or just declaring that their hummus may contain wheat and/or is made on shared equipment. The best bet is to make your own.

Mainstream brands such as Snyder's of Hanover and Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps sell a gluten free version (just make sure you pick up the gluten-free bag!). Many specialty GF brands such as Glutino, Katz, Gratify, Quinn, and Perfection Snacks sell all kinds of soft, crunchy, and stuffed gluten-free pretzels.

Are yogurt pretzels gluten free? ›

These salty pretzels are coated in rich, creamy yogurt, so you don't have to choose. Pretzels are gluten free, wheat free, soy free, and casein free.

Yes, eggs are naturally gluten-free.

However, eggs are often at a high risk for cross-contact due to the ways they are prepared.

Gluten free products contain a lot of gums (xanthan gum, carageenan, guar gum). These are not digested, which means they end up in your gut to be digested by bacteria and cause gas.

Notably, along with other dietary elements, gluten may contribute to the development of inflammatory intestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as well as functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and concur in symptom exacerbation, although its exact role is still under investigation.

Generally speaking, soft pretzels should be vegan as a traditional recipe doesn't include any dairy. However, there are some versions that contain butter, especially those that are copycats of the mall kiosk varieties.

Traditionally, pretzels are made from a simple mixture of flour, water, yeast, and salt; ingredients that are inherently vegan. However, commercial pretzels sometimes include non-vegan ingredients such as butter, milk, whey, or honey, particularly in flavored or glazed varieties.

Vegans can eat cheese that is comprised of plant-based ingredients like soybeans, peas, cashews, coconut, or almonds. The most common types of vegan cheeses are cheddar, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese that can be found in non-dairy forms.

Butter or dairy: Many soft pretzels contain butter but there are even some hard pretzel brands that contain butter. Also, some recipes use dairy products (milk) instead of water to add moisture to the dough. This ingredient is more likely to appear in a traditional German pretzel or soft pretzels.