FAQs
The original blend of crunchy breadsticks, salted pretzels and roasted rye chips, seasoned with Gardetto's secret family recipe. Made to bring people together, our Original Recipe is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Is Gardettos snack mix healthy? ›
While Gardetto's snacks are low in fat and sugar, they do contain higher levels of sodium, so it's important to enjoy them in moderation, especially if you're watching your sodium intake.
What happened to the sesame Gardettos? ›
In early 2013, General Mills removed the sesame seed breadstick from the Gardetto's original recipe and replaced it with a different breadstick found in other popular snack mixes put out by General Mills.
What is the brown thing in Gardettos? ›
As you can see from the scientific study above, the best Gardetto's are the little brown discs, officially known as "rye chips" but called by various regional nicknames.
What makes Gardettos so good? ›
The crunch of the all-carb bag is mighty. The seasoning is addictive, a powerful explosion of salt, salt, garlic, and salt -- and apparently dried Worcestershire sauce, onion, baking soda, caraway, and a million chemical-sounding ingredients.
Which is better, Gardettos or Chex Mix? ›
They are both enjoyable mixes, it just depends on the person. Even though I much preferred the initial flavor of the Gardettos, I didn't like how quickly that flavor tapered off compared to the Chex Mix. The Chex is a little more consistent, whereas the Gardettos don't waste any time.
What is the most unhealthy snack? ›
- Bad Snack 1: Chips. Potato chips might seem like a quick fix for your hunger, but they provide little nutritional value, Culbertson says. ...
- Bad Snack 2: Crackers. “Crackers do not stave off hunger well,” Culbertson says. ...
- Bad Snack 3: Granola or cereal bar. ...
- Bad Snack 4: Pretzels. ...
- Bad Snack 5: 100-calorie cookie snack packs.
What are the crunchy things in Gardettos? ›
SNACK MIX: Zesty Snack Mix Made with Crunchy Breadsticks, Pretzels and Rye Chips.
What year did Gardettos come out? ›
In 1932 the Gardetto family bakery made a snack mix out of breadstick trimmings. Throw in some snack bits and blend of special seasoning, and you've got the boldly flavored snack mix we know today. There's more than just the original recipe. Try all the great snack mixes in the Gardetto's lineup.
How long do Gardettos last? ›
Gardetto's in Snack Mixes(115)
Unopened, packages typically stay good for up to a year, with optimal flavor before the "best buy" date printed on the package.
Gardetto extracts the worst part of its original snack mix and tries to serve it as a gourmet treat—a sneaky move that might have serious repercussions for even casual munchers. Each single serving exceeds the amount of trans fat deemed safe to consume daily by the American Heart Association.
Do Gardettos have sugar? ›
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: YEAST, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DRIED WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, MOLASSES, CORN SYRUP, SALT, CARAMEL COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, SUGAR, SPICE, TAMARIND, NATURAL FLAVOR), CORN SYRUP, BAKING SODA, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, FUMARIC ...
Is Chex Mix healthy? ›
Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.
Is Chex Mix Snack Mix healthy? ›
Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.
What are all the chips in Chex Mix? ›
All commercial Chex Mixes contain some form of Chex cereal. Other ingredients generally include rye chips, bagel chips, breadsticks, pretzels, nuts, and crackers. In total, General Mills produces 13 varieties of Chex Mixes, not including limited editions.
What are Gardetto's Rye chips made of? ›
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), RYE FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL.