When comparing Glico Pocky vs Glico Pretz, the Slant community recommends Glico Pocky for most people. In the question“What are the best gaming snacks and beverages?” Glico Pocky is ranked 1st while Glico Pretz is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Glico Pocky is:
There is a short section at the end of the Pocky stick that is not covered in chocolate (or other coating) in order to give the eater a spot to hold that will not melt the coating onto their fingers.
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Pros
Pro Handle
There is a short section at the end of the Pocky stick that is not covered in chocolate (or other coating) in order to give the eater a spot to hold that will not melt the coating onto their fingers.
Pro Walmart carries them
For what used to be difficult to find or limited to ordering from overseas, Pocky is now carried by US grocery stores such as Walmart. Now anyone and everyone can enjoy the Japanese cookie snack.
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 Some flavors are difficult to find
It can be difficult to find some of the more exotic flavors of Pocky such as the cheesecake or milk flavors.
Con Difficult to find in many countries and expensive to order
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.