Wholegrain Rye Salty Sticks with Himalayan Salt 86,7 % wholegrain rye flour • rye sourdough • no palm oil • no additives • 45 g
Reason for the discount: minimum shelf-life date 03/ 2026
Looking for an alternative to classic salty pretzel sticks, but don’t want to compromise on taste or that satisfying crunch? These wholegrain rye salty sticks with Himalayan salt are made mainly from wholegrain rye flour and come with a simple ingredient list.
No palm oil and no hydrogenated fats: only organic farming ingredients, non-hydrogenated coconut oil, rye sourdough, and Himalayan salt (0,98 %). One pack (45 g) has about 178 kcal, only 2,5 g of sugars, plus 4,5 g of protein and 1,0 g of fibre – a savoury snack for travelling, work, or school. Contains gluten.
Why choose Natur sticks?
- 86,7 % wholegrain rye and rye sourdough for a fuller flavour
- No palm oil and no hydrogenated fats
- Only 2,5 g of sugars per pack (45 g)
- Himalayan salt (0,98 %)
- 100% vegan
Who’s behind the Natur brand?
NATUR BG is a Bulgarian family company from the town of Kazanlak. Since 1998, the family has been involved in the trade of healthy, diet, diabetic, and organic foods, and in 2008 the company was officially registered in the commercial register. Natur produces and exports organic wholegrain snacks with vegan certification and supplies its products to markets on three continents.
The brand is built around the so-called clean label approach. This commonly used term refers to products with a short, easy-to-understand ingredient list, without unnecessary technological additives. For their sticks, this means a straightforward base recipe where the key ingredients are wholegrain rye from organic farming, sourdough, coconut oil, and Himalayan salt.
Ingredients
- Rye wholegrain flour* 86,7%
- Non-hydrogenated coconut oil* 6,5%
- Rye sourdough* (rye flour, water) 2,2%
- Himalayan salt 0,98%
* ingredients from organic farming
Nutritional values
| Value | Per 100 g | Per pack (45 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1674 kJ / 395 kcal | 753 kJ / 178 kcal |
| Fat | 4,6 g | 2,1 g |
| of which saturates | 2,2 g | 1,0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g | 35 g |
| of which sugars | 5,5 g | 2,5 g |
| Fibre | 2,2 g | 1,0 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 4,5 g |
| Salt | 0,98 g | 0,44 g |
How do they differ from standard store-bought salty sticks?
- Recipe base: Organic wholegrain rye + sourdough. Standard sticks are often based on refined wheat flour and the recipe is usually without sourdough fermentation.
- Ingredients: a short, readable list of organic ingredients without palm oil; conventional sticks more often include technological additives.
- Taste and texture: built on wholegrain rye flour, the saltiness is balanced (about 0,44 g of salt per pack) and the crisp bite comes from coconut oil. Plus 1,0 g of fibre and 4,5 g of protein per pack.
- Salt: Himalayan salt instead of commonly used refined salt.
To illustrate the differences, we include an example of the ingredients and values of common Czech salty sticks (Bohemia). The aim is to show how the products differ – not to judge. Values may vary by specific variant, and it’s always best to check the packaging.
Ingredients – example of standard salty sticks
- Wheat flour
- Salt (5,5 %)
- Palm oil
- Acidity regulator: E524 (sodium hydroxide)
- Wheat malt flour
- Emulsifier: E471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids)
Nutritional comparison (per 100 g)
| Value | Natur | Bohemia |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1674 kJ / 395 kcal | 1582 kJ / 374 kcal |
| Fat | 4,6 g | 3,7 g |
| of which saturates | 2,2 g | 2,0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g | 72 g |
| of which sugars | 5,5 g | 1,1 g |
| Fibre | 2,2 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 11 g |
| Salt | 0,98 g | 5,4 g |
What does this mean when choosing?
- Salt content: Natur lists 0,98 g of salt per 100 g, while the example of standard sticks lists 5,4 g per 100 g. That’s more than a fivefold difference. Lower salt content means a less intense salty taste and lower sodium intake for the same serving.
- Fibre and flour type: Natur contains 2,2 g of fibre per 100 g thanks to wholegrain rye flour. In the example, fibre is 0 g.
- Sugars: In the example, sugar content is 1,1 g per 100 g, while Natur lists 5,5 g per 100 g. The difference comes from the recipe and ingredients used; these sticks do not contain added sugar as a separate ingredient.
- Fat and energy: Energy value and fat content are comparable in both products. The main difference is in the type of flour used and the overall simplicity of the recipe.
FAQs
What are E524 and E471, and why are they used in some salty sticks?
E524 – sodium hydroxide is an acidity regulator. In baking, it’s used mainly for pretzel-style products to treat the dough surface so it develops a characteristic colour and a firmer crust. It is not a mandatory ingredient.
E471 – mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids are emulsifiers. They help bind ingredients that otherwise don’t mix well (for example, fat and water), stabilising the dough and improving consistency. They are made from vegetable or animal fats and are used mainly to keep the product’s structure consistent across batches and to help maintain quality during storage. Here too, it’s not a mandatory ingredient – it’s a technological aid that some recipes use and others (such as simpler recipes) do not.
These technological substances are not mandatory. They are used mainly in large-scale production, where they help ensure a stable structure and consistent results across production batches.
Why is palm oil used in standard sticks?
Palm oil is widely used in the food industry because it’s technologically stable, has a neutral taste, and is inexpensive. It comes mainly from Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), where production is very widespread.
Its low price is linked to the high yield of oil palm per hectare of land. At the same time, palm oil has long been the subject of environmental debates, especially due to cultivation methods and impacts on tropical ecosystems.
Natur uses non-hydrogenated coconut oil instead of palm oil, which is a different technological choice. Both ingredients are plant-based; the difference lies in the manufacturer’s preference and the character of the recipe.
Why is 2,5 g of sugars per pack an important number?
With savoury snacks, what matters most is whether they’re sweetened. Here, sugar is not listed in the ingredients, and the value of 2,5 g of sugars per 45 g pack comes naturally from the grains.
What does 1,0 g of fibre in one pack mean?
The fibre comes from wholegrain rye flour. Wholegrain flours naturally contain more fibre than white flour because they include the whole grain.
What’s the significance of 4,5 g of protein per pack?
The protein comes naturally from rye. In a 45 g serving, it’s an amount that complements the carbohydrates and fats in a typical snack.
Is 0,44 g of salt per pack a lot or a little?
The salt content is 0,98 g per 100 g, which corresponds to about 0,44 g of salt per pack (45 g). For comparison: standard salty sticks often range around 2–3,5 g of salt per 100 g (for example, Bohemia sticks list 5,4 g of salt per 100 g).
Why does it matter that the sticks are wholegrain?
Wholegrain flours contain the entire grain – bran, germ, and endosperm. Compared to white flour, they naturally contain more fibre and other components from the grain.
What does rye sourdough add?
Rye sourdough is a traditional fermentation method. In sticks, it shows mainly in the aroma and flavour, without the need for additional technological processing.
Can you taste the coconut oil?
Non-hydrogenated coconut oil (6,5 %) is chosen mainly for texture: it helps create crispness and stable crunch, without needing hydrogenated fats. At this amount, it usually doesn’t overpower the taste of rye or salt.
How are Natur sticks different from standard sticks?
The difference is mainly in the recipe. Natur sticks contain wholegrain rye flour, rye sourdough, and non-hydrogenated coconut oil. Standard sticks more commonly use refined wheat flour as the base, and the ingredients may include palm oil or technological additives.
Are Natur sticks suitable for people watching their weight?
One pack (45 g) contains about 178 kcal, which is roughly the energy of a small snack. When managing energy intake, the key factor is portion size and the overall diet.
Do they contain gluten?
Yes. They contain rye, which means gluten. They are not suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Salty snacks: bars, chips and nuts |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 3800231610064 |
| Výrobce: | Natur BG, 2 Slavianska St., Kazanlak, Bulgaria |
| Země původu: | Bulharsko |
| Vhodné pro: | Vegan-Certifikace Bio-GMO Free-Děti-Low carb-Keto |
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NATUR BG is a family-owned company, originating from Bulgaria, which produces and exports organic whole grain products with vegan certificate and from high quality ingredients.
Their main mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle by producing organic whole foods that contribute to everyone's well-being and are convenient anytime, anywhere.
They focus on selecting premium organic ingredients , so that the products are not only delicious but also nutritious.
The Natur BG brand adheres to the principle of natural purity and minimizes additives such as artificial colors or flavors in its products to achieve simple, tasty and nutritious recipes.
They believe that by offering a wide range of healthy options, they contribute to people eating more healthy food and living a better quality of life - full of energy, consuming less and feeling good about themselves.
The Natur BG story
Since 1998, the family has specialized in healthy, dietary, diabetic and organic foods.
Natur BG itself was established a few years later, in 2008, when the company was registered in the Bulgarian Commercial Register, and since then they have started to gain new experience, expand into new markets and broaden their product portfolio, reaching customers on three continents.
In the same year, they started supplying whole rye bars to the Bulgarian and international market.
Currently, our main activities are focused on wholesale in Europe, Asia and the USA.
With a long history in the organic food industry, Natur BG has extensive experience in producing their own branded products and are open to implementing custom recipes. At Natur BG, they are proud that their business is based on the principles of accuracy, honesty and reliability.
Throughout NATUR BG's thirteen-year history, they have always dealt honestly and fairly with business partners and customers. As a result, the company's name embodies safety and trustworthiness, and it has enabled the company to establish and maintain many reliable business relationships around the world.
