When comparing Hot Pockets vs Glico Pretz, the Slant community recommends Glico Pretz for most people. In the question“What are the best gaming snacks and beverages?” Glico Pretz is ranked 6th while Hot Pockets is ranked 9th. The most important reason people chose Glico Pretz is:
ANy bos of Glico Pretz comes with single serving packs inside. This is great for preserving freshness (not having to have unfinished Pretz open) and convenient for portability.
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Pros
Pro Different crust varieties
Hot Pockets now offers different crust varieties, so if one wants Pepperoni Pizza stuffing, they can get it in garlic buttery or crispy crust.
Pro Crisping sleeve
Hot Pockets come with a susceptor sleeve. This allows the Hot Pocket to get a more cripsy outer shell than it would if microwaved on its own.
Pro Single serving bags
ANy bos of Glico Pretz comes with single serving packs inside. This is great for preserving freshness (not having to have unfinished Pretz open) and convenient for portability.
Pro Assortment of flavors
While Tomato Pretz may be the most well know and popular flavor, Glico offers many other ranging from salad, butter or roast.
Cons
Con Either cold in the middle or boiling hot
Even when using the cooking sleeve, Hot Pockets never cook evenly. They are either cold in the middle or boiling hot.
Con Expensive and hard to find locally
Tomato Pretz can be expensive depending on the store (as they are imported) and may be difficult to find. Though Amazon and other online retailers do carry them.
Con Some flavors have meat extracts
Not a good choice for vegetarians as some flavors use meat extracts.