The Greater Knead, a manufacturer of  New York-style bagels, introduced Soft Pretzel Nuggets at Natural Products Expo West, following a soft launch last year. They are made with natural, premium ingredients and are certified gluten-free, Top 9 allergen-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, and kosher, the company detailed.

“After working close to a year to perfect the soft pretzel nuggets, our newest effort to recreate nostalgic foods delivers the warm, doughy, tasty satisfaction of pretzels that folks with food allergies haven’t been able to enjoy. Our gluten-free and top-9 allergen-free pretzels are truly for everyone, so families of those with allergies can all indulge and eat confidently, together, said Michelle Carfagno, CEO and founder of The Greater Knead.

The gluten-free soft pretzel nuggets are now available in four flavors:

• Classic – the traditional soft baked pretzel nugget
• Everything – savory with seasoning made of a blend of poppy, garlic, and onion
• Cinnamon Sugar – a combination of sugar and cinnamon
• Spicy Buffalo – the new flavor debuted at the trade show.

The pretzel nuggets should be baked into the oven or air fryer for 6-8 minutes, directly from the freezer. The Greater Knead’s specialties are sold in about 500 retail locations, primarily in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic region. The bagels are sold at Whole Foods Mid-Atlantic, Wegmans, Shoprite, Weiss, Kings/Balducci’s, Mom’s Organic, and more.

Founded by Michelle Carfagno in 2012, the company crafts allergen-free New York-style bagels, chips, and soft baked pretzel nuggets. There are no added fillers, no preservatives, no GMOs, and household ingredients are used. Free from the top nine allergens, including dairy, nuts, soy, eggs, and wheat/gluten, The Greater Knead is a certified gluten-free and certified allergen-free self-manufacturer available for private label and co-packing.