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FOR THE FIRST TIME, PRETZELS WILL BE COVERED IN THE BRAND'S ICONIC ORANGE CHEETLE® DUST IN CHEDDAR AND FLAMIN' HOT® FLAVORS From Cheetos Popcorn to Cheetos Mac N' Cheese, Cheetos has been leaving its mark on the snack aisle for years with unexpected innovations. Now, Chester Cheetah is at it again – Cheetle-fying yet another beloved snack with the creation of Cheetos Pretzels. "Our fans are always hungry for unique ways that they can experience Cheetos' signature cheesy flavor, which is why this latest innovation is breaking into an entirely new category," said Tina Mahal, senior vice president of marketing at Frito-Lay. "Cheetos pretzels maximize the fan-favorite seasoning in each bite with the perfect product texture, ultimately bringing the Cheetos flavor experience to life in pretzel form." Similar to Cheetos, pretzels are a go-to snack – in fact, 63% of Cheetos consumers are also buying pretzels.1 With flavored pretzels driving 58% of the category's total growth,2 it's clear that pretzels lovers are looking for more flavorful options. Now Cheetos is meeting fans where they already are and delivering a new snack with a bold taste that's bound to shake up the category. With two distinct sides – one covered in Cheetle and the other a classic pretzel – each bite of the crispy wheat pretzels gives the perfect amount of flavorful crunch. The two flavors, Cheetos Pretzels Cheddar and Cheetos Pretzels Flamin' Hot, can be purchased at retailers nationwide for $5.69 in 10oz and $2.49 in 3oz bags. About Cheetos Cheetos® has been delivering delicious cheesy snacks and making mischief with orange-covered fingertips for 75 years. Cheetos believes you should never lose your mischievous spark or playful spirit regardless of what life brings. It is one of the many brands that make up Frito-Lay North America, the $23 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. Follow Cheetos on Twitter (@ChesterCheetah), Instagram (@Cheetos), YouTube (@Cheetos), Facebook (Cheetos) and TikTok (@Cheetos).

SNACK TIME | Cheetos® Enters New Category with Debut of CHEETOS® Pretzels

For the First Time, Pretzels will be Covered in the Brand's Iconic Orange Cheetle® Dust in Cheddar and FLAMIN' HOT® Flavors

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​​ PRETZELS WITH A NEW TWIST Gnarly Knots in Winfield is rolling out a whole lot of pretzels! Funi McLaughlin and Matt Finn have been serving up pretzels with a new twist since May of 2013. The menu states that they are “deliciously addictive” and we know that to be true! Shortly after leaving we wanted to return for just one more bite or to try a different combination. The creative force behind the Knots, Funi and Matt started sharing their passion for perfection only six years ago at the Downers Grove Farmers Market. Growing in popularity and demand they decided to settle into a home base to build their brand. Since then lines form out the door and every patron knows to get there early or you will miss out! So what did we find in this quaint white cottage in Winfield? Without a doubt, we found the perfect pretzel. Each soft hand crafted pretzel is stuffed or topped with so much goodness. Savory options available everyday include, salted, garlic parmesan topped, and gooey cheese filled. If you have a sweet tooth the cinnamon sugar coated is amazing, with the perfect ratio of cinnamon to sugar. There are also daily special stuffed pretzels. Salami and Provolone, carnitas taco, Italian beef, cheese burger, caramel apple, bacon egg and cheese just to name a few. If you are looking for a mix of savory and sweet (our favorite) try the salted pretzel with the cinnamon butter sauce. Funi describes the mild creamy mustard dipping sauce as not only for people who like mustard but for people who don’t like mustard too. With so many options for pretzels and dipping sauces you too will find your favorite. Other great finds are the pretzel chips and the pretzel dog. This foot long all beef dog wrapped in pretzel dough is a favorite of many and sells out quickly! Daily homemade soups add a perfect complement to these amazing pretzels. Also available with a one day preorder are the chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed and the giant birthday cake stuffed pretzels. Like them, friend them, follow them for daily specials but definetly get there early! These aren’t your average pretzels but have a new twist. Gnarly Knots Pretzel Co. 27W570 High Lake Road, Winfield (630)473-0439 • www.gnarlyknots.com Creative force behind the Knots: Funi McLaughlin & Matt Finn ABOUT THE CRITICS  Stephanie (right) & Tiffany (left) Schmoker are west suburban sisters who have always shared a love for dining out and they also enjoy cooking together. They came from a family of 7 and grew up on farm with fresh fruits, veggies and more. Watch for their review of a different west suburban restaurant in each issue of Glancer Magazine. Invite them to your eatery at editorial@glancermagazine.com. #GlancerMagazine #DiningCabaret #SavorySweetSisters #FeaturedBlog #FeaturedBlogger #DuPage #TrendingNow #Winfield #KaneCounty #GnarlyKnots

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